Aviation Project Manager at Confidential Cary, NC

Ellenco Estágios e Treinamentos; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Aviation team in the Southeast Region. You will lead civil and structural engineering projects for major airports in the Carolinas, including airfield improvements and site development.

The role requires a BSCE, NC PE license, 10+ years of aviation design, and strong client relationship skills. A Master’s degree is a plus, and the position offers a hybrid work arrangement with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE or equivalent) is required.
• PE license in North Carolina is required.
• 10+ years of aviation design experience is required.
• Proven project management experience in a consulting environment.
• Established client relationships in North Carolina preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and CAE tools.
• Experience using FAA, UFC, or ICAO standards for reports and specs.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering is a plus.
• Airfield civil engineering design experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects, ensuring quality delivery and on-time milestones.
• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, and agencies through all phases.
• Develop civil design approaches for airfield and site developments.
• Create innovative solutions for complex design challenges.
• Supervise design tasks and coordinate with clients and officials.
• Mentor engineers and junior staff to foster growth.
• Participate in bid development and on-site activity oversight.
• Scope and plan level of effort for new projects.
• Build and maintain client relationships to support BD.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship development

Aviation design experience

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE or equivalent)

Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam

CAE tools

Job description

Industry

Transportation

About Jacobs

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

Company highlight

At Jacobs, we’re reinventing tomorrow. With over 50 years of airport experience, we deliver comprehensive aviation solutions—from planning and design to construction and facilities management. Our team of engineers, architects, and planners thrives in complex, dynamic environments, supporting projects for municipal, regional, and international airports, air carriers, and military installations. we’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Aviation team in the Southeast Region. This is your opportunity to lead impactful projects and help shape the future of air travel. As a Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of civil and structural engineering projects for major airports in the Carolinas. Typical projects include airfield improvements, land/site development, and transportation-related tasks.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage projects, overseeing progress and ensuring quality delivery.


• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, and agencies throughout all project phases.


• Conceptualize civil design approaches for airfield and site development projects using advanced engineering techniques.


• Develop innovative solutions to complex challenges, including conflicting design requirements and material limitations.


• Supervise design tasks and manage project coordination with clients and local officials.


• Lead, review, and mentor less experienced engineers and technical staff, fostering growth and collaboration.


• Participate in contract bidding and administration; observe project activities on-site.


• Scope and develop level of effort for new projects.


• Build and maintain client relationships, supporting business development and proposal efforts.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE or equivalent)


• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina


• 10+ years of aviation design experience


• Proven project management experience in a consulting environment


• Established client relationships in North Carolina


• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and CAE tools


• Experience preparing reports, plans, and specifications using FAA, UFC, or ICAO standards


• Ideally, you’ll also have Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering


• Airfield civil engineering design experience #LI-KD1 #SET

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

92,100.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

150,000.00

Benefits

• 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 $92,100.00 to $150,000.00.


• Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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.

Working Arrangement

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.

Locations

City State Country Cary North Carolina United States