Senior Project Manager

Garver Engineering; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Wellness program

Job summary

Garver Engineering in The Woodlands, Texas is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead aviation design and the delivery of complex airport projects. You will supervise multi‑year programs, coordinating with design engineers, planners, and technicians to meet scope, schedule, and budget.

You will manage client relationships, funding coordination, and constructability reviews while ensuring outstanding service and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of design software packages such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Some travel may be required (approximately 10% with occasional overnight).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Providing outstanding client service.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Woodlands, Texas

For the last six decades, Garver's Aviation Team has been designing projects for more than 250 aviation clients. Our experienced design staff are skilled at navigating the complexities of airport systems—runways, roadways, facilities, and electricals—that must work in tandem to support daily travel and transport needs.

Garver’s growing Texas Aviation team is seeking a Project Manager to join our multidisciplinary team. The Project Manager will provide design, planning, funding, and client‑management services for commercial and general air‑service airports in Texas. The role offers 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

• 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.
• Providing outstanding client service.

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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 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 company‑paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses, and continuing education opportunities. We provide competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program to promote a healthy 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.