Aviation Project Manager

HDR; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 155,736 - 222,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Aviation Project Manager in Seattle, responsible for overseeing complex airport projects from planning to execution. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a PE license, and significant project management experience, alongside strong leadership and strategic planning skills. This role offers a competitive salary range of $155,736 - $222,480 based on experience. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10 years related experience is required.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• PE license is mandatory.
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage design-phase and construction-phase services.
• Oversee interdisciplinary teams on project deliverables.
• Serve as the client manager for key clients.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and training.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Client relations

Technical complexity management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Masters degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

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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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serving as the client manager for selected key clients within the area and be 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 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 for the execution of 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 serve 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

Business Class

Airfield Design

Job Posting

Nov 25, 2025

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries

Civil Engineering, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Design Services

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At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.