Aviation Finance Project Manager- Airlines

Garver Engineering; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

Garver Engineering seeks an Aviation Finance Project Manager to oversee cost management in airline and airport infrastructure programs. The ideal candidate will develop and forecast project costs, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy. You will lead budget development, perform cost variance analysis, and provide financial insights for executive decision-making.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and extensive experience in project controls and financial planning. Attractive salary packages and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial planning.
• Strong experience with cost forecasting and financial modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of project budgets and forecasts.
• Perform cost tracking and variance analysis across projects.
• Support development of multi-year capital investment plans.

Skills

Cost forecasting

Financial modeling

Data-driven decision-making

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

e-Builder

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Aviation Finance Project Manager - Airlines

Position Summary

We are seeking an Aviation Finance Project Manager with a strong cost management focus to support airline and airport infrastructure programs. This role is responsible for developing, managing, and forecasting project costs across complex capital programs, ensuring financial performance aligns with project objectives and organizational strategy. The ideal candidate brings experience similar to high-level aviation planners—demonstrating expertise in capital planning, financial modeling, and data-driven decision-making, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for stakeholders and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management & Financial Oversight

• Lead the development and maintenance of project budgets, cost baselines, and forecasts for airline and airport capital programs
• Perform cost tracking, variance analysis, and earned value management (EVM) across multiple projects
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and funding strategies aligned with capital improvement programs (CIP)
• Analyze cost performance trends and identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions
• Ensure alignment between committed, actual, and forecasted costs

Capital Planning & Program Support

• Support development of multi-year capital investment plans (e.g., 5-year airport CIP)
• Collaborate with project managers, client finance teams, and other stakeholders to prioritize spending and optimize capital allocation
• Assist in scenario modeling and financial impact analysis for capital projects
• Provide financial insights to support executive decision-making and long-term planning

Project & Stakeholder Coordination

• Partner with engineering, construction, finance, airline and airport stakeholders to ensure accurate cost data and alignment
• Support change management processes, including cost impact analysis and approvals
• Communicate financial performance clearly to non-financial stakeholders

Tools & Systems

• Utilize project controls and cost systems such as e-Builder, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar
• Leverage advanced Excel and data modeling techniques for forecasting and analysis

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Aviation Management, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial planning
• Strong experience with cost forecasting, financial modeling, and capital planning
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Experience preparing executive-level financial presentations and reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting airport or aviation-related projects
• Familiarity with airline and/or airport capital improvement programs (CIP)
• MBA or advanced degree
• Knowledge of GAAP and capital funding structures

Key Competencies

• Financial Acumen
• Analytical Thinking
• Strategic Mindset
• Communication
• Detail Orientation
• Collaboration & Influence

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and proactive cost forecasting and risk identification
• Insightful financial reporting supporting leadership decisions
• Alignment between project execution and capital planning strategies
• Improved visibility and control over financial performance

Grow With Us

We offer employee programs such as company‑paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. We provide the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. Through highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program, we walk the talk when it comes to work‑life balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.