Senior Airport Program Manager - Lead Complex Projects

Olsson; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large, complex airport design projects from planning through delivery. You’ll build strong client relationships and guide cross‑disciplinary teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget.

The role emphasizes governance, quality, and proactive risk management, with a focus on delivering results for clients and the firm. Experience in airport design and consulting is essential, along with leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering preferred; an associate degree with equivalent experience is acceptable.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the consulting industry and 10 years of experience in project management for airport design projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering business consulting; excellent client service orientation, communication, leadership and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of large and complex airport design projects across the firm.
• Ensures project quality to client and firm standards through best practices, processes, and tools, including regular project reviews and audits.
• Communicates project status and updates to all stakeholders and ensures alignment with goals and timelines.
• Manages project resources, including staffing, budgeting, and procurement, to ensure efficient use of resources and successful outcomes.
• Monitors project performance and progress, tracking milestones and deliverables with PM technologies and best practices.
• Identifies, assesses, and mitigates project risks and proactively manages issues.
• Solicits feedback from clients to improve Olsson’s level of service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client service

Decision-making

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Assoc. degree with equivalent experience

Job description

Olsson is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large, complex airport design projects from planning through delivery. You’ll build strong client relationships and guide cross‑disciplinary teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget.

The role emphasizes governance, quality, and proactive risk management, with a focus on delivering results for clients and the firm. Experience in airport design and consulting is essential, along with leadership and communication skills.