Senior Airport Project Manager - Complex Design Programs Lead

Olsson; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tailored career development

Flexible work arrangements

Positive community impact

Wellness program

Job summary

Olsson’s Airports team seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large, complex airport design projects, negotiate contracts, staff projects, and mentor teams. You will build strong client relationships while achieving financial goals and maintaining firm standards.

The role requires 8+ years in consulting and 10+ years in airport project management, with excellent communication and leadership skills to drive successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering preferred; an associate degree with equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the consulting industry and 10 years of experience in project management managing airport design projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering business consulting.
• Excellent client service orientation, communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems.

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 to stakeholders and aligns goals and timelines.
• Manages project resources, including staffing, budgeting, and procurement, for efficient outcomes.
• Monitors project performance and progress using project management technologies and best practices.
• Identifies, assesses, and mitigates project risks with contingencies and issue management.
• Solicits feedback from clients to maintain high satisfaction and identify service improvements.

Skills

Client service orientation

Communication

Leadership

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

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, complex airport design projects, negotiate contracts, staff projects, and mentor teams. You will build strong client relationships while achieving financial goals and maintaining firm standards.

The role requires 8+ years in consulting and 10+ years in airport project management, with excellent communication and leadership skills to drive successful outcomes.