Aviation Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Aviation Project Manager in Dallas, TX to lead planning, design, and delivery of airport infrastructure projects. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance, and building strong client relationships with airport owners and regulators.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, staffing, and risk management while advancing airfield and landside programs in line with FAA guidelines and industry standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Texas P.E. license is required, or ability to obtain within six months.
• A minimum of 10 years of aviation civil engineering or project management experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of aviation infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, hangars, utility systems, landside improvements, and other airport development initiatives.
• Assume overall responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, proposal development, quality, risk management, and client satisfaction.
• Develop project execution strategies and oversee the preparation of budgets, staffing plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate internal staff, subconsultants, contractors, and technical specialists to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, client expectations, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the firm at seminars and conferences pertaining to clients and aviation market.

Skills

Project leadership

Aviation planning

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Budgeting & scheduling

Technical writing

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field

Texas P.E. license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Aviation Project Manager to join our team in Dallas, TX.

Serves as a senior aviation project manager and technical leader responsible for the planning, design, and delivery of airport infrastructure projects. Provides expert guidance on airfield, landside, and airport development programs while leading multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project execution. Maintains accountability for project quality, financial performance, client satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and successful delivery of airport capital improvement initiatives. Acts as a trusted advisor to airport owners, operators, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.

Your role

Project Leadership and Delivery:

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of aviation infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, hangars, utility systems, landside improvements, and other airport development initiatives.
• Assume overall responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, proposal development, quality, risk management, and client satisfaction.
• Develop project execution strategies and oversee the preparation of project budgets, staffing plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate the efforts of internal staff, subconsultants, contractors, and technical specialists to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, client expectations, company standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Represent the firm at seminars and conferences pertaining to clients and aviation market.

Technical Leadership:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in aviation planning, design, construction, and airport operations.
• Provide technical oversight for airfield and landside projects, reviewing engineering analyses, designs, plans, specifications, and project deliverables.
• Evaluate technical challenges, develop practical and innovative solutions, and guide project teams through complex engineering issues.
• Review project alternatives and recommend cost-effective solutions that support operational, safety, and strategic airport objectives.
• Ensure adherence to FAA requirements, industry best practices, engineering standards, and quality assurance procedures.
• Assist in embedding constructability and cost/schedule savings into engineering solutions.

Client Management and Business Development:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for airport clients, regulatory agencies, funding partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand services and support long-term business growth.
• Support airport sponsors in the development and implementation of capital improvement programs.
• Provide guidance and support for grant applications, funding strategies, project prioritization, and regulatory coordination.
• Represent the firm's multidisciplinary aviation capabilities in client meetings, industry events, and business development activities.

Construction and Program Support:

• Provide oversight throughout project development, including conceptual planning, preliminary engineering, final design, bidding, construction administration, inspection oversight, closeout, and quality assurance activities.
• Coordinate with airport management, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders during project implementation.
• Support aviation clients with construction administration services, inspections, grant compliance requirements, and project closeout activities.
• Assist Texas-area aviation clients with project funding requests, construction oversight which can include site visits, and capital improvement program execution.

Team Leadership and Mentorship:

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and professional development opportunities for engineers, planners, designers, and technical staff.
• Foster collaboration across disciplines while promoting technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Guide project teams in the development of preliminary and final engineering documents and technical deliverables.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, quality, and client service.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Uphold the highest standards of professional ethics, engineering practice, and corporate conduct.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies affecting airport planning, design, and construction.
• Travel as required to support client needs, project delivery, business development activities, and project site visits within and outside the United States.
• Perform other duties consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.

About you

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Texas P.E. license is required, or ability to obtain within six month.
• A minimum of 10-years of aviation civil engineering or project management experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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