Aviation Infrastructure Project Lead Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC in Houston seeks an Aviation Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, design and delivery of complex airport infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies and multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are on schedule, within budget and compliant with standards.

The role requires eight years of aviation engineering experience, strong knowledge of FAA design standards, and the ability to manage multiple projects while mentoring staff

Qualifications

• ABET/EAC civil engineering degree required.
• Texas PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months if licensed elsewhere.
• Minimum of 8+ years in aviation infrastructure design and project delivery.
• Experience with FAA design standards and airport principles.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of complex airport projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams; coordinate with clients and regulators.
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management.
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff; support professional development.
• Contribute to business development through proposals and client presentations.
• Travel with occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Multitasking

Regulatory coordination

Education

ABET/EAC-accredited civil engineering degree

Texas PE license or eligibility

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Project / Primavera P6

PM tools

Job description

Brightpath Associates LLC in Houston seeks an Aviation Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, design and delivery of complex airport infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies and multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are on schedule, within budget and compliant with standards.

The role requires eight years of aviation engineering experience, strong knowledge of FAA design standards, and the ability to manage multiple projects while mentoring staff