Aviation Project Manager

NxT Level; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Aviation Project Manager to oversee aviation engineering projects in Atlanta and surrounding areas. This role involves managing project scopes, designs, schedules, and budgets while ensuring client satisfaction and quality control. The ideal candidate will bring 6 to 10 years of experience in aviation or civil engineering, along with a strong command of design software like MicroStation and AutoCAD. Join a dynamic team committed to personal growth and innovative problem-solving, where your expertise will contribute to building communities and enhancing infrastructure across Georgia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field preferred.
• 6-10 years of experience in aviation or civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage aviation engineering projects including design, scheduling, and budgets.
• Serve as primary contact for clients and lead project teams.

Skills

Aviation Engineering

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aviation Project Manager Position

Our client has an opening for an Aviation Project Manager to support aviation projects in their Atlanta, Cartersville, Augusta, or Savannah, GA offices. At Our client, the focus is on Building Communities and being committed to team members and partners. The work environment fosters personal growth, resourcefulness, and the ability to solve complex problems through experience, innovation, and creativity. The primary responsibility of the Aviation Project Manager is to manage aviation engineering projects, including the scoping, design, scheduling, budgets, resources, quality control, and client relations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering calculations and analysis for aviation and civil designs at general and regional aviation facilities utilizing Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) design specifications.

• Serve as the primary point-of-contact for clients, including project planning, scoping, scheduling, and funding coordination; facility and project planning; subcontracting, funding application; and coordination with GDOT.

• Lead the project team to provide deliverables and services on-time, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction.

• Prepare design documents, exhibits, and report appendices utilizing MicroStation and Open-Road’s design software. Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and associated design software is also considered a beneficial resource for design/production platforms corporate-wide.

• Maintain quality control and assurance measures per our client's standards and requirements and provide oversight in development and production of project drawings, specifications, documents, and reports.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or an engineering-related field preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Georgia is required

• 6 to 10 years of experience with:

  • Aviation or civil engineering

  • FAA/GDOT aviation related projects

• Strong MicroStation production skills preferred - AutoCAD skills acceptable

• Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

• Ability to communicate effectively with others and work in a team environment

• Ability to prepare and maintain records, prepare reports, documents, and correspondence related to the work

• Valid driver's license as occasional travel is required, often driving to project sites located outdoors in a variety of weather conditions