Senior Aviation Project Manager – Airfield Design

Kimley-Horn; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Flexible time off

Performance-based bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn’s San Jose office seeks a Project Manager with 8+ years of aviation experience to lead aviation projects. This is not a remote role and requires a California PE license or the ability to obtain it within 12 months.

The candidate will manage design, permitting, and construction coordination while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include preparing analysis reports, monitoring budgets and schedules, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of aviation engineering design experience.
• California P.E. license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Familiarity with contract document preparation and cost estimating.
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and Engineering Briefs.
• Familiarity with pavement design and FAAR Field Design Software.
• Strong client engagement and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation experience.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analysis reports supporting airport planning, design, and construction.
• Manage project tasks, design, permitting, and construction coordination.
• Coordinate work with multidisciplinary team for successful project delivery.
• Ensure high quality sets of plans and review others' work.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and jurisdictions on diverse projects.
• Build internal and external professional relationships.
• Work closely with industry professionals, jurisdictions, and contractors.

Skills

Aviation engineering design

Client engagement

Team mentoring

Project management

Communication skills

Urgency & initiative

Education

California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Kimley-Horn’s San Jose office seeks a Project Manager with 8+ years of aviation experience to lead aviation projects. This is not a remote role and requires a California PE license or the ability to obtain it within 12 months.

The candidate will manage design, permitting, and construction coordination while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include preparing analysis reports, monitoring budgets and schedules, and mentoring junior staff.