Senior Airports Project Manager

Olsson; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Career development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Bonus program

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our Airports team in Denver. You will manage large, high‑risk airport design projects, lead resource planning, budgeting, and client relations to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

You bring 10+ years in project management, including airport design, plus a BS in civil engineering or an equivalent degree. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and delivering engineering solutions that meet client and firm standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering preferred. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 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.
• Has a 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

Project management

Client relations

Leadership

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Associate degree with equivalent experience

Job description

Olsson is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our Airports team in Denver. You will manage large, high‑risk airport design projects, lead resource planning, budgeting, and client relations to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

You bring 10+ years in project management, including airport design, plus a BS in civil engineering or an equivalent degree. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and delivering engineering solutions that meet client and firm standards.