Aviation Finance Project Manager- Airlines

GARVER LLC; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GARVER LLC is seeking an Aviation Finance Project Manager in Frisco, Texas, focused on managing project costs for airline and airport infrastructure programs.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience, demonstrating expertise in financial modeling and cost management. Responsibilities include developing budgets and forecasts, analyzing cost performance, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure financial alignment.

GARVER is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial planning.
• Strong experience with cost forecasting, financial modeling, and capital planning.
• Experience preparing executive-level financial presentations and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Perform cost tracking, variance analysis, and earned value management.
• Collaborate with project managers to optimize capital allocation.

Skills

Cost management

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Aviation Management

Tools

e-Builder

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Aviation Finance Project Manager – Airlines

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

Garver is 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.