Aviation Project Leader & Practice Builder

Kimley-Horn; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive retirement plan

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and expand its Aviation practice in Boston, MA. The role focuses on growing the aviation team, managing client relationships, and delivering airside and landside design and construction support.

The successful candidate will review design documents, supervise project teams, and drive business development. A PE license and 8+ years of relevant experience are required, with a strong AutoCAD Civil3D background.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing airport design and construction projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Strong technical skills with AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Ability to mentor staff and direct resources positively.
• Experience managing land development projects profitably.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand the Aviation team and practice, building and managing client relationships.
• Review design documents and drawings for airside and landside aviation projects including grading, drainage, and pavement design.
• Prepare analysis reports supporting airport planning, design, and construction.
• Provide vision, strategy, goals, and positive leadership to staff and partners.
• Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, and mentor team members.
• Autonomously lead, direct, and grow the aviation practice with potential for ownership.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Business development

Proposal writing

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and expand its Aviation practice in Boston, MA. The role focuses on growing the aviation team, managing client relationships, and delivering airside and landside design and construction support.

The successful candidate will review design documents, supervise project teams, and drive business development. A PE license and 8+ years of relevant experience are required, with a strong AutoCAD Civil3D background.