Senior Aviation Project Manager

Century West Engineering; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 to 4 weeks of vacation

401k retirement account match

Fully covered health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Professional training and development

Job summary

Century West Engineering is seeking a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) Senior Project Manager in Vancouver, WA. This role involves managing diverse project teams and developing the aviation client base throughout the Pacific Northwest. Candidates must have over 10 years of civil engineering experience, particularly in FAA-funded airport projects.

The position offers various benefits such as health insurance, retirement plan matching, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in civil engineering and project management focused on aviation.
• Ability to manage complex projects with diverse teams.
• Strong technical expertise in FAA-funded aviation projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams on complex projects.
• Evaluate long-term client opportunities for profitability.
• Lead client outreach and proposal writing.
• Collaborate in strategic and operational planning.

Skills

FAA design standards awareness

Client relationship management

Project management

Civil engineering design

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Century West Engineering is seeking a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) Senior Project Manager with airport business development, design, and project management experience. As a senior leader responsible for managing a diverse group of clients and in-house staff, you will play a key role in developing our aviation client base and staff presence throughout the Pacific Northwest. Candidates should have 10+ years of experience in relevant civil engineering design and project management with a focus on general aviation (GA) and/or Part 139 airports and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funded airport development projects. If you are motivated by contributing to the vitality of local communities, thrive on uncovering and solving client needs, and bring strong technical expertise to FAA-funded aviation projects, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

• 2 to 4 weeks of vacation depending on experience
• 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• 8 paid holidays
• 3 days paid bereavement leave, as needed
• 401k retirement account match
• Health (PPO and HSA options), dental, and vision insurance fully covered for full-time employees and available for family and dependents
• 100% Employer Paid Life, Short-term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Bonus program
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Reimbursement for continuing education
• Flexible schedule

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage teams of in-house and subconsultant resources on complex projects
• Evaluate target clients and opportunities for long-term profitability and fit for Century West’s services and culture
• Implement successful client capture strategies including client outreach and proposal writing
• Collaborate with senior leadership in developing and managing long-range strategic and operational planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or appropriate discipline
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho or ability to apply for reciprocity
• Experience and knowledge of FAA design standards and project development process
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience at GA and/or Part 139 Commercial Service Airports
• Demonstrated experience delivering profitable projects

An Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected status.