Project Manager - Aviation (Structures)

STV, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aviation is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead complex aviation projects across the nation. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, with a focus on delivering high-quality results on time and within budget. If you're passionate about aviation and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a growing field, with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental Leave

Continuing Education

Professional Memberships

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in aviation.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Organize project tasks, ensuring deliverables, schedule, and budget completion.
• Manage project initiation, execution, control, and closeout.
• Conduct regular project progress meetings to ensure compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Proposal Development

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

STV is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Aviation (Structures) to join our national aviation team. This position may assist aviation clients across the country who require our expertise in aviation projects. Candidates must be within a reasonable commute to a major airline hub, such as DFW, IAH, ATL, EWR, ORD, LGA, SAT, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Organize cross-functional activities to coordinate project tasks, ensuring completion of deliverables, schedule, and budget.
2. Manage and direct the development of proposals, project initiation, execution, control, and closeout, including planning, Environmental Impact Statements, design, and construction projects. Responsible for budgets, extra work requests, and invoicing.
3. Participate in or lead marketing efforts, proposal preparation, and presentations to secure projects.
4. Plan project execution and develop comprehensive project manuals.
5. Schedule and monitor manpower requirements against project budgets and performance, managing scope, schedule, cost, cash flow, quality, communication, resources, procurement, and risk.
6. Establish and maintain contractor-client communication networks to keep stakeholders informed of project progress, start dates, and budgets.
7. Oversee project from initiation through delivery, including manpower development and updates.
8. Form and lead project teams, coordinating responsibilities and tasks according to schedule.
9. Submit documents for code compliance review and permit applications to relevant authorities.
10. Conduct regular project progress meetings to ensure contract terms and specifications are being met.
11. Ensure personnel adhere to regulatory requirements and company policies, addressing manpower, equipment, materials, and quality issues promptly.
12. May supervise, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure efficient project operations.

Compensation Range: $112,253.66 - $149,671.54

We encourage candidates who may not meet every qualification to apply, as we value diversity and inclusion. Your past experience might still make you a great fit for this or other roles.

STV offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability, life insurance, 401(k), retirement counseling, paid time off, holidays, dependent care, parental leave, continuing education, and professional memberships.

We are committed to fair and transparent compensation. The listed salary range is a good-faith estimate; final offers may vary based on factors like location, education, experience, and certifications.