Senior Aviation Project Manager

GARVER LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; Full time

Job description

For the last six decades, Garver’s Aviation Team has been designing projects for more than 250 aviation clients. Through this experience, Garver understands the complexities of airport systems held together by runways, roadways, facilities, and electrical systems that need to work in tandem to accommodate daily needs for travel and transport. Garver’s Aviation Team maintains a diverse, skilled design team dedicated to providing expertise and leadership to assist clients in meeting both current and future needs.

Garver’s growing Texas Aviation team is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our multidisciplined team. The Project Manager will be responsible for performing a wide array of design, planning, funding, and client management services for commercial and general air service airports in Texas. The Project Manager will have the opportunity to manage the design and construction of complex, large, multi-year projects, supported by Garver's diverse multi-disciplined local and national staff.

Duties and responsibilities of this role will include:

• Project management of aviation design projects related to new pavement construction, drainage improvements, utility relocation, sustainable design, and pavement rehabilitation projects.
• Construction administration and oversite for aviation clients.
• Collaborating and/or coordinating design teams consisting of multi-discipline design engineers, planners, and technicians.
• Coordination with clients, stakeholders, and funding agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABETaccredited program
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• 6-10 years of experience in civil engineering with aviation project experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of design software packages such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Some travel may be required (approximately 10% with occasional overnight)

Preferred Skills

• Project management of construction values up to +$2M
• Previous experience working with a multi-disciplined team while overseeing project execution
• Experience in managing construction projects at airports
• Licensed pilot or other aviation-related experience

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses, and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.