Senior Airport Project Leader - Complex Design & Delivery

Olsson; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Olsson's Airports team seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large, high‑risk airport design projects and to manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and client relations for successful outcomes.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality results, mentoring staff, and applying best practices across multi‑discipline programs. A civil engineering background with extensive PM experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering preferred; in lieu of degree, an associate with equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in consulting and 10 years of PM experience managing airport design projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering business consulting and excellent client service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Oversees planning, execution, and delivery of large, complex airport design projects.
• Ensures project quality through best practices, reviews, and audits.
• Communicates status to stakeholders and aligns goals and timelines.
• Manages resources including staffing, budgeting, and procurement.
• Monitors progress with milestones and PM tech/best practices.
• Identifies risks and develops contingency plans; proactively manages issues.
• Solicits client feedback to improve Olsson's service.

Skills

Client service orientation

Leadership

Presentation skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Associate degree with equivalent experience

Job description

Olsson's Airports team seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large, high‑risk airport design projects and to manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and client relations for successful outcomes.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality results, mentoring staff, and applying best practices across multi‑discipline programs. A civil engineering background with extensive PM experience is required.