Senior Aviation Design & Preconstruction Leader

STV; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 179,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure Support

Job summary

STV is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager - Aviation to join our national aviation group. This onsite role is based at the client's location in Chicago, IL.

You will oversee the planning and design phases of airport construction projects, leading design activities, budgeting, scheduling, and risk assessment. The ideal candidate will coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and airport authorities to ensure regulatory compliance and successful execution of large-scale airport

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management on large infrastructure projects, preferably airports.
• Strong knowledge of airport construction regulations, FAA guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6 and cost estimating tools.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and communication skills; licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and preconstruction efforts including estimating, scheduling and procurement planning.
• Develop and manage preconstruction budgets, cost estimates and value engineering.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and airport authorities for regulatory compliance.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments and constructability reviews.
• Prepare detailed project schedules and manage subcontractors and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Job description

STV is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager - Aviation to join our national aviation group. This onsite role is based at the client's location in Chicago, IL.

You will oversee the planning and design phases of airport construction projects, leading design activities, budgeting, scheduling, and risk assessment. The ideal candidate will coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and airport authorities to ensure regulatory compliance and successful execution of large-scale airport