Project Manager, Aviation

EXP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager for its Aviation team in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will manage nationwide aviation projects, requiring excellent communication and project management skills, along with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Engineering and a professional license. With a salary range of $120,000 to $150,000, this role also includes a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Track record of exceptional performance.
• Knowledge of financial management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, production, and coordination of projects.
• Liaison between clients and project teams.
• Understand and negotiate project fees and terms.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Architectural License or Professional Engineer License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Description

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators, and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee‑owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results, and shares ambitions for each other, our clients, and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Project Manager, Aviation

In this role, you will be a part of the Aviation, Transit and Commercial Buildings team, of the Buildings Sector, based in Chicago, IL.

Your work environment at EXP

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• The individual will be responsible for managing the design, production and coordination of projects nation‑wide.
• The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a dynamic presenter, and be able to effectively manage diverse groups of clients, project stakeholders, and team members.
• Project Managers at EXP are the primary liaison between clients and EXP project teams, including sub‑consultants.
• As Project Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for understanding and negotiating appropriate fees, schedule, and contract terms that are acceptable to the client and beneficial to EXP.
• Project Managers are responsible for project performance, including delivering projects within financial and schedule parameters, and for exceeding client expectations.
• Participation in business development through market research, meeting with clients, assisting with marketing proposals, and participating in selection interviews is also a necessity to succeed in this role.

What Your Experience Looks Like

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering from an accredited university.
• Must possess an Architectural License or Professional Engineer License.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with the tasks identified above.
• Track record of exceptional performance.
• Experience in a variety of project market sectors, including Aviation, Rail + Transit, Federal Government, and Higher Education.
• Thorough working understanding of the Microsoft suite of products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit capabilities.
• Ability to utilize financial management software.
• Ability for occasional travel.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $150,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full‑time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.

About Us

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments. Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What Makes Us Different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry‑leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.

About The Team

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.

Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at [e-mail] and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.