Aviation Project Lead — Airport Infrastructure

WSP in the U.S.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Aviation Project Manager in the San Francisco Bay Area to lead complex airport infrastructure programs across Northern California. You will guide planning, design, and construction, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, effective communication, and collaboration with airport authorities, contractors, and internal project teams, supporting the growth of WSP's aviation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10+ years in complex infrastructure/aviation projects
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams
• Experience managing scopes, budgets, schedules, contracts, risks, and client relationships
• Strong project controls, risk management, and stakeholder coordination
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities
• Collaborative with clients, regulators, and internal teams

Responsibilities

• Lead aviation projects from planning through design, permitting, construction, and closeout.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, planners, architects, and consultants.
• Develop and manage scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and risk strategies.
• Monitor performance and report on schedule, budget, quality, and milestones.
• Coordinate with airport authorities, airlines, FAA representatives, contractors and clients.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to growth of the aviation practice.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Aviation Management, or related field

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an Aviation Project Manager in the San Francisco Bay Area to lead complex airport infrastructure programs across Northern California. You will guide planning, design, and construction, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, effective communication, and collaboration with airport authorities, contractors, and internal project teams, supporting the growth of WSP's aviation