Project Manager - Aviation

Kimley-Horn; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking an Aviation Project Manager for their San Jose office to lead exciting aviation projects. The role requires over 8 years of aviation engineering experience and offers a supportive environment focused on employee development and collaboration. Join a top-ranked company dedicated to achieving client goals and fostering employee success.

Benefits

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible scheduling

Financial Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Family-Friendly Benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years of aviation engineering design experience required.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circular’s and Engineering Briefs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analysis reports in support of airport planning, design, and construction.
• Manage project tasks, design, permitting, and construction coordination.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure project success.

Skills

Project management

Aviation engineering design

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's San Jose office is seeking an Aviation Project Manager with 8+ years of experience 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
• 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:

$125,000 to $160,000

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 18 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.