Aviation Project Manager

Jacob; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Aviation Project Manager to lead airport and aviation infrastructure programs in Texas from concept to delivery. You’ll guide complex projects, align teams, and partner with clients to modernize how the world moves.

You’ll bring 10–20 years of aviation project delivery, strong knowledge of aviation standards, and proven leadership. This hybrid role offers collaboration across engineers, planners, and contractors with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, or related field.
• 10–20 years of experience delivering aviation-related projects.
• Strong knowledge of aviation standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Proficiency with project management tools.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from planning to delivery of aviation infrastructure.
• Build and drive schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, planners, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, safety, and environmental standards.
• Identify risks and develop actionable mitigation plans.
• Serve as trusted client advisor and maintain strong relationships.
• Promote continuous improvement to deliver project excellence.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Negotiation

Collaboration

Multi-project management

Safety and sustainability focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, or related field

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Aviation Project Manager – Shape the Future of Flight with Jacobs

If you’re energized by complex infrastructure, passionate about aviation, and ready to lead transformative projects that connect people and communities, Jacobs wants you on our team. As an Aviation Project Manager in Texas, you’ll guide high-impact airport and aviation infrastructure projects from concept through completion — all while helping clients modernize the way the world moves.

This is more than project management. It’s an opportunity to influence the next generation of aviation.

What You’ll Do

• Own projects from day one — guiding aviation infrastructure programs from planning to delivery
• Build and drive project schedules, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring predictable and exceptional outcomes
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams — engineers, architects, planners, and contractors — to keep progress aligned and moving
• Champion compliance with FAA regulations, safety requirements, and environmental standards
• Identify risks early and lead the development of smart, actionable mitigation plans
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, keeping communication transparent and relationships strong
• Promote continuous improvement, ensuring every project delivers excellence

What You Bring

• Strategic thinking paired with calm, confident decision-making
• The ability to pivot as project needs evolve
• Strong negotiation skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset
• Experience juggling multiple projects without missing details
• A deep commitment to safety, sustainability, and client success

Why Join Jacobs?

• You’ll work with industry-leading experts on projects that reshape airports, strengthen communities, and support a more sustainable aviation future. At Jacobs, we challenge what’s possible — and we’re ready for you to help us write the next chapter.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $121,900.00 to $225,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Here’s what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, or related engineering field
• 10-20 years of experience delivering aviation-related projects
• Strong knowledge of aviation standards, regulations, and industry best practices
• Proficiency with project management tools
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience with sustainable aviation technologies or practices

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 04, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.