Aviation Program Manager - Lead Modern Airports (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off (PPTO)

Holidays

Caregiver leave (where applicable)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Aviation Project Manager in Texas to guide high-impact airport and aviation infrastructure programs from concept to completion. You’ll partner with multidisciplinary teams and champion safety, FAA standards, and sustainability while delivering exceptional outcomes.

You’ll bring 10–20 years of aviation project experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with project management tools to support a collaborative, client-focused team in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, or related field.
• 10–20 years delivering aviation-related projects.
• Strong knowledge of aviation standards and industry practices.
• Proficiency with project management tools.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead aviation infrastructure programs from planning to delivery.
• Build schedules, budgets, and resource plans for projects.
• Coordinate engineers, architects, planners, and contractors.
• Ensure FAA compliance, safety, and environmental standards.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Advise clients with transparent communication and strong relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement to deliver project excellence.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Decisive leadership

Change management

Negotiation

Collaboration

Multi-project management

Safety & sustainability focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Aviation Management

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Aviation Project Manager in Texas to guide high-impact airport and aviation infrastructure programs from concept to completion. You’ll partner with multidisciplinary teams and champion safety, FAA standards, and sustainability while delivering exceptional outcomes.

You’ll bring 10–20 years of aviation project experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with project management tools to support a collaborative, client-focused team in a hybrid work environment.