Aviation Senior Site Civil Project Manager

Garver; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver seeks an Aviation Senior Site Civil Project Manager in Frisco, Texas to lead landside aviation projects nationwide, including oversight of multi-project portfolios and mentorship of project engineers. The role emphasizes delivering within budget and schedule constraints while coordinating with clients, regulators, and internal teams.

Requirements include a civil engineering degree (ABET-accredited), PE license, 10+ years of site civil design and permitting experience, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (ABET-accredited)
• PE license (implied by requirements)
• 10+ years of site civil design and permitting experience
• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Drainage, grading, and utilities design experience
• Due diligence, permitting, and jurisdictional coordination
• Task management from concept to project management
• Managing multiple project portfolios
• Ensuring schedules, budgets and QC plans are followed
• Strong written and oral communication with clients and staff
• Some travel (~10%)

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a landside civil aviation project portfolio nationwide (values up to $100M).
• Mentor and support a team of project engineers for technical excellence and growth.
• Oversee financial performance to ensure delivery within budget and schedule.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to meet project goals.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client coordination

Regulatory coordination

Budget oversight

Communication skills

Mentorship

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Careers

Aviation Senior Site Civil Project Manager

Frisco, Texas

For the last six decades, Garver has been designing projects nationally for more than 250 aviation clients. Ranked 11 on the ENR’s list of Top Airport Firms, Garver understands the complexities of airport systems held together by runways, roadways, facilities, and electrical systems that need to work in tandem to accommodate daily needs for travel and transport. As part of Garver’s commitment to continued innovation in airport design, our Aviation Team is dedicated to providing the expertise and leadership to assist our clients in meeting both current and future needs nationally on large landside aviation projects.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Oversee and manage a landside civil aviation project portfolio for Garver airports nationwide, with construction values reaching up to $100 million.
• Manage, mentor, and support a team of project engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.
• Oversee the financial performance and profitability of multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery within budget and schedule expectations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients while coordinating effectively with internal multidisciplinary teams, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• PE license
• 10+ years of related experience with site civil design, permitting, applicable software applications
• Management-level knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Design experience that includes drainage, grading, and utilities
• Experience with due diligence, permitting, and jurisdictional coordination
• Experience with task management, concept, design, and project management tasks
• Managing a multiple project portfolio
• Ensuring design teams adhere to project schedules, budgets and quality control plans
• Strong written and oral communication skills with both internal employees and external clients
• Some travel may be required (approximately 10% with occasional overnight)

Preferred Skills

• Airport-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 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. 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.