Aviation Project Manager / Office Leader

Garver; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

Garver is seeking an Aviation Project Manager / Office Leader in New Orleans, Louisiana to lead a growing aviation team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in civil engineering and 10-20+ years of experience, particularly in airport projects. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, overseeing design and construction projects, and coordinating with multi-discipline teams. Garver offers competitive salary packages, professional development opportunities, and emphasizes work-life balance in a progressive work environment.

Qualifications

• 10-20+ years of total experience.
• 6-8+ years of experience in civil engineering for airport clients.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Louisiana.
• Travel may be required with occasional overnight.

Responsibilities

• Market research and business development for airports.
• Manage projects and clients for airport design.
• Design and construction oversight for aviation clients.
• Coordinate multi-discipline design teams.
• Liaise with clients and funding agencies.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Aviation Project Manager / Office Leader

New Orleans, Louisiana

Garver’s growing Louisiana Aviation team is seeking an Aviation Project Manager / Office Leader that 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

• 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 ABET accredited 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, support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities, highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program. The company fosters a progressive atmosphere and emphasizes work‑life balance.

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.