Senior Project Manager

Garver Engineering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

Garver Engineering is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their Houston team. This role involves managing complex aviation design projects, including pavement construction and drainage improvements, ensuring excellent client service. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering and 6-10 years of relevant experience.

Garver offers a collaborative working environment and opportunities for professional growth. The company prides itself on maintaining a work-life balance while providing competitive salaries and attractive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in civil engineering with aviation project experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Some travel may be required (approximately 10% with occasional overnight).

Responsibilities

• Project management of aviation design projects related to new pavement construction.
• Construction administration and oversight for aviation clients.
• Collaborating with multi-discipline design engineers, planners, and technicians.
• Coordination with clients, stakeholders, and funding agencies.
• Provide outstanding client service.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Location: Houston, Texas

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 oversight 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.
• Provide outstanding client service.

Garver's Houston office offers the opportunity to work alongside and be mentored by experienced aviation leaders. All Garver's Texas offices routinely collaborate with other aviation teams across Garver's footprint. The Project Manager will also have the ability to enhance and lead the growth for this office. Ranked as an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 firm, Garver remains dedicated to providing quality service to our clients and offering opportunities for career growth to our staff. ENR has also named our Aviation team to the Top 20 in the Nation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited 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.