Aviation Project Manager

HDR; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 129,780 - 185,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time away

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Olympia is searching for an Aviation Project Manager. This role entails managing complex airport engineering projects, overseeing design and construction phases, and leading interdisciplinary teams. Applicants should possess at least 10 years of related experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and significant project management skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation, emphasizing employee ownership and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10 years related experience in engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• PE license is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-discipline airport projects.
• Lead design teams and check their deliverables.
• Ensure quality control and oversee project timelines.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Masters degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

About Us At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Watch Our Story : https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is looking for an aviation project manager with extensive airport engineering and construction experience. Primary duties will include marketing, planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of multi-discipline airport projects with high degrees of technical complexity.

This position will manage both design-phase and construction-phase services for a wide variety of projects at commercial airports. The ability to lead a design team, review/check their deliverables, and mentor staff is essential to success in this position.

Key responsibilities include staff development, project production, quality control, design, construction management, financial management, and marketing. The candidate must be able to demonstrate experience in the management and development of multi-discipline teams. The project manager should also develop strong production capabilities with Task Managers and discipline leads locally and in offices across HDR’s organization. Strong communication/listening skills as well as sound leadership/organizational skills are a must.

Additional Responsibilities

• Serving as the client manager for selected key clients within the area and being active and visible in the industry.
• Establishing client relations and being involved with marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Overseeing interdisciplinary teams and providing review and guidance to the project team during development of project deliverables including plans, specifications, cost estimates, project schedules and construction safety.
• Developing and reviewing proposals and participating in interviews and client presentations as applicable.
• Managing services during construction efforts on active construction projects including the review of submittals and RFIs as needed.
• Implementing QA/QC procedures, and providing training for personnel as established by strategic plans.
• Serving as a subject matter expert on construction projects to assist in resolving unforeseen site conditions or other issues encountered during construction as needed.
• Coordinating projects with regulatory agencies and serving as a liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Leading the implementation of HDR’s Health and Safety program on projects.
• Instructing, mentoring, and assisting junior staff in their career development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years of project management experience
• PE license
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Civil Engineering
• At least 12 years of experience in civil engineering and design team management, specifically related to aviation market sector.
• At least 5 years of project management experience.
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and aviation design standards.
• Experience working in and leading multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Experience working on and leading large aviation projects.
• Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills.
• Local candidates preferred.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Bellevue/Seattle/Everett - $155,736 - $222,480} {Olympia}: $129,780 - $185,400 {Spokane}: $123,291 - $176,130

Primary Location

United States-Washington-Bellevue

Other Locations

United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Seattle

Industry

Aviation

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass

Airfield Design

Job Posting

Nov 25, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.