Aviation Engineering Project Manager

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Engineering Project Manager to join our Aviation Team in Boston, MA; Providence, RI; Burlington, MA; or Norwell, MA.

You will lead planning, design, and delivery of airside, landside, and airport facilities, partnering with sponsors, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, safe, and efficient airport infrastructure. The role requires a PE license, a strong background in aviation engineering, and 10+ years of progressive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive engineering experience required, incl. 2 years PM.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; aviation engineering expertise expected.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D; knowledge of QA/QC procedures.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills; ability to manage scope, budget, and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead airside, landside, and facility aviation projects from planning through implementation.
• Oversee project scope, budget, schedule, and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate contracts, documentation, regulators, and subcontractors.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and monthly progress reviews.
• Develop and implement health and safety plans with QA/QC compliance.
• Communicate status and technical findings clearly to clients and teams.
• Prepare engineering design work and technical reports with standard principles.

Skills

PE license

Aviation engineering

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Project management

Budgeting

QA/QC

Communication

Deltek Vision

Microsoft Office

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Deltek Vision

Job description

Aviation Engineering Project Manager

Location

US-MA-Boston | US-RI-Providence | US-MA-Burlington | US-MA-Norwell

Join Us:

Shape the Future of Airport Infrastructure as an Aviation Engineering Project Manager

Are you an experienced aviation engineer ready to lead complex airport infrastructure projects from planning through implementation? Do you enjoy combining technical expertise with project leadership to deliver innovative solutions that enhance airport operations, improve safety, and support the long-term growth of the communities airports serve?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Engineering Project Manager to join our Aviation Team in Boston, MA; Providence, RI; Burlington, MA; or Norwell, MA. In this role, you'll lead the planning, design, and delivery of airside, landside, and airport facility projects while partnering with airport sponsors, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to create innovative solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and long-term operational success.

What You'll Do:

• Manage airside, landside, and facility-related aviation projects from planning through implementation, delivering practical, sustainable solutions that enhance airport operations, safety, and efficiency
• Oversee aviation infrastructure project delivery including scope, budget, schedule, and client satisfaction
• Coordinate contracts, technical documentation, and collaboration with clients, regulators, and subcontractors
• Drive project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly progress reviews
• Develop and implement health and safety plans while ensuring regulatory compliance and QA/QC standards
• Communicate project status, technical findings, and recommendations clearly to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
• Independently completes routine development of engineering design, preparation of specifications, compiles technical reports and other activities requiring knowledge of standard principles and techniques

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years progressive engineering experience required, including 2 years of project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license requiredExpert knowledge of the aviation engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.)
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Demonstrated leadership, organization, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
• Proven ability to manage scope, budget and schedule of technical tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative mindset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and other management software
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Shape the future of aviation infrastructure by leading meaningful projects that enhance airport safety, efficiency, and long-term growth
• Own projects from strategy through delivery, combining technical expertise and project leadership to make a visible impact
• Build lasting client partnerships while working with airport sponsors, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders on high-profile infrastructure investments.

Curious about the impactful work our Aviation team is doing? Discover our specialized solutions for airside, landside, and facility-related airport infrastructure by visiting: CHA Aviation.

Salary Range:

$120,000 - $150,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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