Aviation Project Manager - Civil

5 Star Recruitment; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an Aviation Project Manager specialized in civil engineering for aviation projects in Maryland. The role requires managing project objectives across planning, scope, budget, and team coordination. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s in civil engineering, a Professional Engineer License, and 10+ years of experience. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential for effective stakeholder management and project delivery. Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License and ability to get registered in the states where clients are served within 3 months of employment.
• 10+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements.
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong Communication Skills

Strong Presentation Skills

Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

Education

Bachelors degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program

Job description

About the job Aviation Project Manager - Civil

Position Summary:

Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned tasks involving civil engineering and related discipline projects for aviation clients. Responsibilities include planning, scope, schedule and budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting. Projects can involve air side or land side operations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
• Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk adverse project scope and fee
• Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan
• Create and maintain project schedules
• Manage subconsultants
• Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigate risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in offices project financial status meetings
• Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project
• Prepare progress reports and review invoices.
• Develop and lead in project status and presentations
• Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews
• Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure delivery of a high-quality outcome
• Providing coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong Presentation Skills
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams.

Required Experience:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Professional Engineer License and the ability to get registered in the states where clients are served within 3 months of employment.
• 10+ years of experience.

Preferred Experience:

• CAPM or PMP.
• Experience in airside airport design of civil infrastructure (runways, taxiways and taxilanes, and RSA improvements) in accordance with FAA guidelines and circulars.
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3.

MUST HAVE:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Professional Engineer License and the ability to get registered in the states where clients are served within 3 months of employment.
• Anywhere from 5 to 20+ years of experience.
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams.