Project Manager - Aviation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Two-to-one retirement match

Comprehensive health coverage

Time off and flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement and training

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's San Jose office is seeking a Project Manager with 8+ years of aviation project experience to join our Aviation team. This is not a remote position and requires California licensure or ability to obtain within 12 months.

You will lead airport planning, design and construction tasks, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, monitor budgets and schedules, and foster strong client relationships while delivering high-quality plans and analyses.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of aviation engineering design experience.
• California PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and Engineering Briefs.
• Familiarity with pavement design and FAAR Field Design Software.
• Strong AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation experience.
• Strong client engagement and teamwork skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analysis reports in support of airport planning, design, and construction.
• Manage project tasks, design and permitting, construction coordination, and cross-team collaboration.
• Coordinate work with multidisciplinary team to ensure project success.
• Maintain high-quality sets of plans and check others' work.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers on diverse projects.
• Build internal and external professional relationships.

Skills

Aviation engineering design

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

FAA Advisory Circulars

FAAR Field

Pavement design

PE license

Teamwork

Mentoring

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

FAAR Field

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.