Engineer Project Manager, Aviation/Airfield Design

Woolpert, Inc.; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 112,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Engineer Project Manager to lead aviation and airfield projects in Houston, TX. This role involves overseeing project execution, managing budgets, and coordinating with key stakeholders like the FAA. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in civil engineering and project management, ensuring compliance with regulations while delivering projects on time and within budget. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference through innovative design and technology, with unique benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible vacation

Health insurance

Career development opportunities

Freedom to work program

Principal program

Paid sick time

Fitness reimbursement

Pet insurance

Technology stipend

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience managing Aviation projects.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of construction plans and contract documents.
• Serve as the main point of contact for sponsors and stakeholders.
• Manage the bidding process and oversee change orders.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

FAA Regulations

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Engineer Project Manager, Aviation/Airfield Design

ID

2025-2533

Job Locations

US-TX-Houston

Workplace Type

Remote

Overview

Seeking a new career challenge? Then Woolpert is seeking you! Woolpert is hiring an Engineer Project Manager to join our dynamic Aviation team in Houston, TX!

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing the design, planning, and execution of aviation and airfield projects. This role involves overseeing the preparation of technical documents, coordinating with key stakeholders such as the FAA and project sponsors, and ensuring projects are completed within scope, schedule, and budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, project management, and experience with FAA regulations.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Management:

• Lead the development of construction plans, contract documents, and technical reports. Define project scopes, prepare fee proposals, manage budgets, and coordinate resources to ensure timely, on-budget project delivery. Oversee project schedules and deliver monthly invoicing and detailed Project Status Reports (PSRs) to clients.

• Stakeholder Coordination & Communication:

  • Serve as the main point of contact for sponsors, the FAA, and other key stakeholders. Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and schedules, and document outcomes to ensure alignment and progress throughout the project lifecycle.

• Documentation & Compliance:

  • Review client-provided documents, including as-builts and design reports, and coordinate subconsultants for surveys, geotechnical investigations, and other technical requirements. Ensure all projects comply with federal, state, and local grant application processes, as well as environmental regulations.

• Bidding & Construction Support:

  • Manage the bidding process by organizing pre-bid meetings, preparing addenda, and reviewing bid proposals. Oversee change orders, conduct site visits during construction, and ensure quality standards are met.

• Project Close-Out:

  • Review and approve final engineering drawings, summarize project costs, and conduct final inspections with the FAA and sponsors to ensure successful project completion.

• Client & Team Management:

  • Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of project development. Build and maintain client relationships by identifying growth opportunities during the proposal and RFP/RFQ process. Collaborate with management on client satisfaction, risk management, and financial performance, while providing mentorship and guidance to team members.

Qualifications

• Project Management experience managing Aviation projects
• Expert in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Must be able to travel to meet the needs and demands of the project
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and manage cross-functional relationships

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible vacation
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Why Woolpert?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

Our vision: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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Posted Salary Range

USD $112,960.00 - USD $169,440.00 /Yr.