Aviation Project Manager / Office Leader

Garver Engineering; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an Aviation Project Manager / Office Leader to spearhead aviation-related projects in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role involves managing client relationships, overseeing design projects, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful project execution. The company fosters a progressive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth, competitive salary packages, and a strong commitment to work-life balance. Join a team that values innovation and client-first service while contributing to impactful aviation projects in the region.

Benefits

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Competitive salary packages

Qualifications

• 10-20+ years of experience in civil engineering for airport clients.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Louisiana.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Market research and business development for aviation projects.
• Project management for design projects at airports.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline design teams.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

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Aviation Project Manager / Office Leader
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Garver's growing Louisiana Aviation team is seeking anAviation Project Manager / Office Leaderthat will be responsible for performing a wide array of aviation-related business development, design, planning, project administration, and client management services for commercial service and general aviation airports.

Duties and responsibilities of this role will include:

• Market research and business development to create/expand industry relationships, pursue and win engineering and planning projects at commercial service and general aviation airports in Louisiana and the gulf coast.


• Project and client management for both horizontal and vertical design projects at commercial service and general aviation airports.


• Significant design and construction oversight for multiple commercial service and general aviation clients.


• Collaborating and/or coordinating design teams consisting of multi-discipline design engineers, planners and technicians.


• Coordination with clients and funding agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABETaccredited program


• 10-20+ years of total experience


• 6-8+ years of experience in civil engineering for airport clients


• Licensed Professional Engineer in Louisiana


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Proficient with Microsoft Office software programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams


• Knowledge of design software packages such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D


• Travel may be required with occasional overnight

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience managing a multi-disciplined team while overseeing airport improvement project execution


• Established relationships, knowledge of and experience in the Louisiana aviation market, including commercial service airports and general aviation airports.


• Licensed pilot or other aviation-related experience

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,300 employees, Garver has a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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