Aviation Project Manager

Barge Design Solutions, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned firm benefits

Flexible work environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Project Manager to lead aviation projects in Tennessee and Florida. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, experience in aviation, and a passion for overseeing all aspects of project management from concept to completion. Join a company that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence, dedicated to creating a better life through engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 6-12 years of experience in aviation engineering.
• Strong knowledge of FAA Airport Circulars and airport design.
• Established relationships with FAA and State Aeronautics personnel are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage business development and project management tasks.
• Develop and negotiate contracts, and prepare project management plans.
• Ensure quality program implementation and act as liaison with clients.

Skills

Collaboration

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Technical Engineering Guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer registration

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

What We're Looking For:

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is currently seeking to fill the position of Aviation Project Manager in West Tennessee or Northern Florida. The successful candidate will manage and develop aviation projects primarily in West Tennessee, Mississippi, Northern Florida, and the Gulf Coast. Typical projects include runway/taxiway extensions, apron expansions, hangar construction, terminal construction, installation of airfield NAVAIDS, airfield lighting replacement, asphalt overlays, concrete and asphalt pavement designs, Airport Master Planning, and pavement maintenance projects. The ideal candidate is looking for a new challenge that involves leading a creative and thoughtful design process from concept to build and participating in an innovative design culture that values client relations and development.

Responsibilities:

• Business development and project management, including developing proposals, negotiating contracts, and attending meetings during all project phases.
• Developing contracts including subcontracts to comply with Barge terms.
• Preparing comprehensive Project Management Plans and tracking project budgets, contracts, billing, and schedules.
• Ensuring quality program implementation and execution.
• Reviewing project reports and findings, making modifications as needed.
• Reviewing the work of others for quality assurance.
• Creating conceptual site plans and designs, providing technical engineering guidance, and resolving project challenges.
• Acting as the primary liaison between the client and project team, developing project scope and proposals, coordinating meetings, and delivering the final project.
• Meeting profitability goals in support of Barge’s business and strategic plans.
• Mentoring team members and building employee capabilities.
• Maintaining positive relationships with clients, officials, contractors, and others.
• Modeling core values in daily actions and promoting a positive workplace culture.
• Performing other duties as requested.

Education & Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer registration.
• 6-12 years of experience, including aviation engineering.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of FAA Airport Circulars, engineering design, bidding, construction administration, and management of airport projects.
• Familiarity with airport design under FAA and State block grant programs.
• Must be a collaborative team player.
• Established relationships with FAA and State Aeronautics personnel are a plus.
• Some travel required.

Why join us?

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is an employee-owned engineering and architecture firm with diverse multidisciplinary practice areas. With over 550 employees, we serve clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work.

Our primary purpose is to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients, and communities. We uphold our core values, summarized as Barge CARES:

• Collaborate – Help and expect help; teamwork is essential.
• Authentic – Honesty, integrity, and trust are central to all we do.
• Responsible – We are accountable for our work, attitude, and actions.
• Excellence – We strive to do our best and expect more of ourselves than others do.
• Service – Humility and using our gifts to serve others.

We believe living our purpose and values will help us achieve our vision to be the firm most trusted when it matters most.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.