Project Manager

Garver Engineering; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver in Madison, Wisconsin seeks a Project Manager to lead design, planning, funding and client management for aviation projects. You will guide multi-year programs and coordinate diverse engineers and technicians to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes client service, collaboration, and strong communication as you manage complex projects and travel up to 10% to support airport clients. Garver’s employee-owned culture supports professional growth and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• 10+ years of civil engineering experience, aviation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project management of aviation design projects (pavement, drainage, utilities).
• Construction administration and oversight for aviation clients.
• Coordinate multi-discipline design teams and technicians.
• Client management and stakeholder coordination.
• Provide outstanding client service.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

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 aProject Managerto join our multidisciplined team. The Project Managerwill be responsible for performing a wide array of design, planning, funding, and client management services for commercial and general air service airports. TheProject Managerwill 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 ABETaccredited 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 atGarverUSA.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.