Civil Engineer Project Manager - Aviation Group

ZipRecruiter; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to join their Kansas City Aviation team. This role offers the chance to lead high-profile projects and drive innovation in a dynamic market. With a focus on civil engineering and aviation development, you will manage projects from design to completion, fostering a collaborative environment. The position emphasizes leadership and teamwork, making it ideal for those looking to make a significant impact. If you are ready to take on new challenges and contribute to a growing firm, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil engineering experience, preferably in transportation.
• Professional Engineering License in Missouri is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and transportation project tasks focused on aviation development.
• Prepare bidding documents and manage project activities.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Business Development

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

Are you a seasoned Project Manager looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic market? Join our Kansas City Aviation team and play a pivotal role in driving growth and innovation. As we rapidly expand our footprint, you'll have the opportunity to lead high-profile projects, shape strategies, and work with a passionate team that values excellence. We offer autonomy to manage your projects from design to completion in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you're ready for new challenges and to be a key contributor to our success, we want to hear from you!

About Us

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT), named one of Zweig Group’s “Best Firms to Work For”, is a consulting firm comprising engineers, planners, and related design professionals. We are actively seeking a full-time team member for our Kansas City, Missouri office to grow our aviation presence in Missouri. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and a desire to help establish and expand our aviation services in a new market. This is a unique opportunity to lead and grow our aviation capabilities geographically.

Responsibilities

1. Planning, designing, and constructing civil & transportation projects focused on aviation development.
2. Leading design tasks and supervising junior staff.
3. Preparing bidding documents, including plans and specifications, site development, grading, drainage, pavement design, signage, utilities, and project schedules.
4. Supporting client relationships and business development efforts.
5. Managing multidisciplinary project tasks and coordinating project activities.
6. Overseeing construction activities, including site observation and project engineering.
7. Engaging in community outreach and client prospecting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum five years of civil engineering experience in transportation and civil site development; aviation experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Professional Engineering License, preferably in Missouri.
• Experience in business development, staff supervision, and use of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Willingness to travel periodically.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

About CMT

Recognized as a leader in infrastructure solutions, CMT offers services across planning, design, construction, technology, and funding. We design roads, bridges, water systems, and airports, with over 75 years of delivering excellence. Our culture emphasizes professional growth, work-life balance, and innovation. With about 500 employees across 25 offices, CMT is rapidly expanding and committed to community and professional development.

Additional Information

Visit https://www.cmtengr.com/careers-at-cmt/ to learn more about our benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with protected veterans status. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.