Aviation Project Manager: Airport Capital Programs

Bowman Engineering and Consulting, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowman Engineering and Consulting, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks an Aviation Project Manager to oversee airport capital improvement, facility and infrastructure projects from planning through closeout.

You will coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, and airport authorities to deliver on time and within budget. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Construction Management, PMP, and 10+ years of project management experience in design/construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management or related field of study required.
• PMP Certification.
• 10+ years of project management experience in design, architecture, construction, or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage aviation facility, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects through all phases of planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Analyze project scope, review plans and specifications, and coordinate project execution to ensure alignment with client objectives, airport requirements, and project goals.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, including engineering, construction, and MEP professionals, to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
• Monitor and manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, risks, and resource allocation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and operations personnel to support successful project delivery in an active airport environment.
• Review construction documents, technical specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and project deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
• Oversee project activities involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), HVAC, fire protection, building automation systems (BAS), and other critical facility systems.
• Prepare and present project status reports, budget updates, schedule analyses, and risk assessments to clients and leadership.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, airport authorities, contractors, and project teams to facilitate communication and issue resolution.
• Support procurement efforts, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), contractor selection, and contract administration activities.
• Conduct site visits and field observations to monitor project progress, quality, safety, and compliance with project requirements.
• Attend client, stakeholder, and project meetings and provide leadership, guidance, and project updates.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Construction Management

PMP Certification

Job description

Bowman Engineering and Consulting, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks an Aviation Project Manager to oversee airport capital improvement, facility and infrastructure projects from planning through closeout.

You will coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, and airport authorities to deliver on time and within budget. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Construction Management, PMP, and 10+ years of project management experience in design/construction.