Aviation Senior Project Manager – Strategic Delivery

frankfurt short bruza associates pc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FSB Architects + Engineers in Denver, CO seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex aviation design projects from planning through construction and to mentor junior PMs. You will manage client relationships, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to business development within the aviation market.

The role requires extensive experience in aviation projects, strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record of delivering on time and within budget in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or other closely related field.
• Professional licensure preferred. Candidates who are not licensed must hold a PMP or other equivalent project management certification.
• 15+ years of experience leading complex architectural and engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams, including at least five years of project management experience.
• Experience managing aviation design projects, including airport, airline, terminal, hangar, maintenance, support facility, or related aviation infrastructure projects, is preferred.
• Demonstrated success developing and maintaining long‑term client relationships.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including budgeting, contracts, scheduling, resource planning, and quality management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Business development and client account management experience within the aviation market preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of the firm’s largest and most complex architecture and engineering projects within the aviation market through all phases, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Develop and implement Project Strategic Plans aligned with client objectives and aviation market sector goals.
• Serve as the primary client contact, building trusted relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service to aviation clients and project stakeholders.
• Prepare and negotiate scopes of work, fee proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements for aviation design projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams by coordinating internal staff, consultants, and resources to achieve project objectives across aviation facilities and related infrastructure.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, profitability, invoicing, quality, and risk, proactively addressing issues and implementing recovery plans when needed.
• Communicate project status, priorities, and strategic direction with Aviation Market Sector Principals, Discipline Directors, and firm leadership.
• Provide oversight, mentoring, and support to less experienced Project Managers and project team members while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as key contributor to business development and pursuit activities within the aviation market, including proposal strategy and development, scope and fee development, interview preparation, and client presentations.
• Build and strengthen client relationships by serving as a trusted advisor, identifying opportunities to add value throughout project delivery.
• Partner closely with Aviation Market Sector Principals to expand existing client relationships, identify project opportunities, and contribute project delivery insight to pursuit strategy.
• Participate in and, when assigned, lead client meetings, presentations, interviews, and business development activities within the aviation market to support client retention, repeat work, and continued partnership.

Skills

Project management

Aviation projects experience

Client relationship management

Leadership and communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

FSB Architects + Engineers in Denver, CO seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex aviation design projects from planning through construction and to mentor junior PMs. You will manage client relationships, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to business development within the aviation market.

The role requires extensive experience in aviation projects, strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record of delivering on time and within budget in a fast-paced