Project Manager, Aviation/Airfield Design

Woolpert; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolpert is hiring an Aviation Project Manager in Orlando, responsible for leading aviation projects, managing technical documents, and coordinating with stakeholders like the FAA. The ideal candidate will have a civil engineering background, PE license, and extensive project management experience. Join a dynamic firm recognized as an Employer of Choice and explore meaningful projects that improve quality of life.

Benefits

Flexible vacation

Career development opportunities

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance

Paid sick time

Fitness reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven experience in project management for aviation and airfield design projects.
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and federal aviation regulations is a plus.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of construction plans and technical reports.
• Serve as the main point of contact for sponsors and the FAA.
• Ensure project compliance with regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

FAA Regulations

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoDesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

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Overview

Seeking a new career challenge? Then Woolpert is seeking you! Woolpert is hiring an Aviation Project Manager to join our dynamic team at our Orlando office. The Aviation Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing the design, planning, and execution of aviation and airfield projects. This role involves overseeing the preparation of technical documents, coordinating with key stakeholders such as the FAA and project sponsors, and ensuring projects are completed within scope, schedule, and budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, project management, and experience with FAA regulations.

Overview

Seeking a new career challenge? Then Woolpert is seeking you! Woolpert is hiring an Aviation Project Manager to join our dynamic team at our Orlando office. The Aviation Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing the design, planning, and execution of aviation and airfield projects. This role involves overseeing the preparation of technical documents, coordinating with key stakeholders such as the FAA and project sponsors, and ensuring projects are completed within scope, schedule, and budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, project management, and experience with FAA regulations.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Management:
• Lead the development of construction plans, contract documents, and technical reports. Define project scopes, prepare fee proposals, manage budgets, and coordinate resources to ensure timely, on-budget project delivery. Oversee project schedules and deliver monthly invoicing and detailed Project Status Reports (PSRs) to clients.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Communication:
• Serve as the main point of contact for sponsors, the FAA, and other key stakeholders. Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and schedules, and document outcomes to ensure alignment and progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Documentation & Compliance:
• Review client-provided documents, including as-builts and design reports, and coordinate subconsultants for surveys, geotechnical investigations, and other technical requirements. Ensure all projects comply with federal, state, and local grant application processes, as well as environmental regulations.
• Bidding & Construction Support:
• Manage the bidding process by organizing pre-bid meetings, preparing addenda, and reviewing bid proposals. Oversee change orders, conduct site visits during construction, and ensure quality standards are met.
• Project Close-Out:
• Review and approve final engineering drawings, summarize project costs, and conduct final inspections with the FAA and sponsors to ensure successful project completion.
• Client & Team Management:
• Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of project development. Build and maintain client relationships by identifying growth opportunities during the proposal and RFP/RFQ process. Collaborate with management on client satisfaction, risk management, and financial performance, while providing mentorship and guidance to team members.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of proven experience in project management for aviation and airfield design projects.
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and federal aviation regulations is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoDesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and other relevant engineering software.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to read, interpret, and apply scientific, technical, and financial documents.
• Ability to effectively respond to sensitive client inquiries and manage relationships with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to reach, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds.
• This position requires occasional travel for site visits and client meetings.
  
  

Woolpert, Inc. is a cutting-edge national architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm that delivers value to clients by blending site and architectural design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications. Woolpert is certified as an Employer of Choice by Great Place To Work.

Why Woolpert?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

Unique Benefits

• Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:
• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate) .
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.
  
  

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Posted Salary Range

USD $106,400.00 - USD $147,800.00 /Yr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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