Project Manager - Aviation

Kimley-Horn; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Flexible time off

Performance-based bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn’s San Jose office seeks a Project Manager with 8+ years of aviation experience to lead aviation projects. This is not a remote role and requires a California PE license or the ability to obtain it within 12 months.

The candidate will manage design, permitting, and construction coordination while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include preparing analysis reports, monitoring budgets and schedules, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of aviation engineering design experience.
• California P.E. license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Familiarity with contract document preparation and cost estimating.
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and Engineering Briefs.
• Familiarity with pavement design and FAAR Field Design Software.
• Strong client engagement and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation experience.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analysis reports supporting airport planning, design, and construction.
• Manage project tasks, design, permitting, and construction coordination.
• Coordinate work with multidisciplinary team for successful project delivery.
• Ensure high quality sets of plans and review others' work.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and jurisdictions on diverse projects.
• Build internal and external professional relationships.
• Work closely with industry professionals, jurisdictions, and contractors.

Skills

Aviation engineering design

Client engagement

Team mentoring

Project management

Communication skills

Urgency & initiative

Education

California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's San Jose office is seeking a Project Manager with 8+ years of experience managing Aviation projects to join their Aviation team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analysis reports in support of airport planning, design, and construction

• In addition to strong technical experience, other responsibilities will include managing project tasks, project design and permitting, construction coordination, and coordinating work with other team members

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to contribute to the successful completion of assigned projects

• Maintaining a high degree of quality sets of plans along with checking the work of others

• Assist in monitoring project progress, budgets, and schedules

• This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of engineers and designers on a variety of projects

• You will flourish on both building meaningful internal and external professional relationships

• You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors

Qualifications

• 8+ years of aviation engineering design experience

• California Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

• Familiarity with contract document preparation and cost estimating

• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circular’s and Engineering Briefs

• Familiarity with pavement design and FAAR Field Design Software

• Strong desire and passion to be engaged with clients solving project problems and working with the team to deliver

• Strong AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation experience

• Ability to work in a team; both collaborating with and mentoring junior staff

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines

Salary Range

$140,000 to $180,000

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.

• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.

• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.

• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

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