Senior Airport Project Manager - Flexible Work

Olsson; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tailored development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Positive impact on communities

Wellness program

Job summary

Olsson is a people-centric engineering and design firm leading airports projects. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee large, complex airport design programs, manage staffing and budgets, and ensure high-quality outcomes while building strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and delivering results for communities, with opportunities for professional growth and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of large and complex airport design projects across the firm.
• Ensure project quality to client and firm standards through best practices, processes, and tools, including regular project reviews and audits.
• Communicate project status and updates to all stakeholders and ensure alignment of goals and timelines.
• Manage project resources, including staffing, budgeting, and procurement, to ensure efficient use of resources and successful outcomes.
• Monitor project performance and milestones, utilizing project management technologies and best practices.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks with contingency plans and proactive issue management.
• Solicit feedback from clients to improve Olsson’s level of service.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Leadership

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Problem solving

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

Olsson is a people-centric engineering and design firm leading airports projects. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee large, complex airport design programs, manage staffing and budgets, and ensure high-quality outcomes while building strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and delivering results for communities, with opportunities for professional growth and flexible work arrangements.