Senior Airports PM | Complex Projects, Flexible Work

Olsson; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tailored development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Job summary

Olsson’s Airports team seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large, complex airport design projects, overseeing contract negotiations, staffing, budgeting, and schedule management while maintaining strong client relationships and achieving project financial goals.

The role requires 10+ years in airport project management and a civil engineering background, emphasizing leadership, communication, and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering preferred; associate degree with equivalent experience accepted.
• Minimum of 8 years 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.
• Has 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 the development and implementation of best practices, processes, and tools, including conducting regular project reviews and audits.
• Communicates project status and updates to all stakeholders and ensures all parties are aligned with project goals and timelines.
• Manages project resources, including staffing, budgeting, and procurement, to ensure efficient use of resources and successful project outcomes.
• Monitors project performance and progress, including tracking project milestones and deliverables, utilizing project management technologies and best practices.
• Identifies, assesses, and mitigates project risks by identifying obstacles, developing contingency plans, and proactively managing project issues.
• Solicits feedback from clients to ensure a high level of client satisfaction and to identify opportunities to improve Olsson's level of service.

Skills

Client service orientation

Communication

Leadership

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Innovative 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, complex airport design projects, overseeing contract negotiations, staffing, budgeting, and schedule management while maintaining strong client relationships and achieving project financial goals.

The role requires 10+ years in airport project management and a civil engineering background, emphasizing leadership, communication, and problem solving.