Project Manager

Garver; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver’s Aviation Team in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a Project Manager to lead aviation design projects from planning through construction. You will coordinate cross-disciplinary engineers, planners, and technicians, manage client relationships, and oversee budgets and schedules on complex, multi-year airport programs.

The role requires a ABET-accredited engineering degree, a PE license, and 10+ years of civil engineering experience, preferably in aviation, plus strong written and verbal

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• 10+ years civil engineering experience, aviation preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil 3D; MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage aviation design projects from concept through construction.
• Coordinate multi-discipline design teams and consultants.
• Manage client relationships and project funding coordination.
• Ensure compliance with project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Aviation projects

Client management

Leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

Careers

Project Manager

Madison, Wisconsin

For the last six decades, Garver’s Aviation Team has been designing projects for more than 250 aviation clients. Through this experience, 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. Garver’s Aviation Team maintains a diverse, skilled design team dedicated to providing expertise and leadership to assist clients in meeting both current and future needs.

Garver’s growing Aviation team is seeking a Project Manager to join our multidisciplined team. The Project Manager will be responsible for performing a wide array of design, planning, funding, and client management services for commercial and general air service airports. The Project Manager will have the opportunity to manage the design and construction of complex, large, multi-year projects, supported by Garver's diverse multi-disciplined local and national staff.

Duties and responsibilities of this role will include:

• Project management of aviation design projects related to new pavement construction, drainage improvements, utility relocation, sustainable design, and pavement rehabilitation projects.
• Construction administration and oversite for aviation clients.
• Collaborating and/or coordinating design teams consisting of multi-discipline design engineers, planners, and technicians.
• Client management skills
• Be able to coordination with stakeholders, and funding agencies.
• Provide outstanding client service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• 10+ years of experience in civil engineering, preferably with aviation project experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of design software packages such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Some travel may be required (approximately 10% with occasional overnight)

Preferred Skills

• Project management of construction values up to +$2M
• Previous experience working with a multi-disciplined team while overseeing project execution
• Experience in managing construction projects, preferably at airports but not required
• Licensed pilot or other aviation-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 1,500 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.