Senior Project Manager

Optomi; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Optomi, in partnership with a leading provider of engineering, construction, and digital infrastructure solutions, is seeking a Project Manager – Aviation Infrastructure & Digital Transformation to lead a major modernization initiative.

You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, risks, deliverables, and subcontractors while coordinating multidisciplinary teams onsite and serving as a key client-facing partner.

Qualifications

• Strong PM experience in airport/aviation or transportation infrastructure.
• Experience managing construction or infrastructure projects with scope, schedule, budget, risks, and deliverables.
• Excellent client-facing and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the onsite Project Manager for day-to-day delivery of the digital transformation program.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, resources, deliverables, and contractual commitments.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams supporting BIM, digital engineering, PMIS, analytics, and technology initiatives.
• Lead client meetings, project reviews, executive updates, and stakeholder communications.
• Track project performance, identify risks, and drive resolution.

Skills

Project management

Aviation infrastructure

Construction technology

AI in delivery

BIM / digital delivery

PMIS tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related field

Tools

Kahua

Procore

e-Builder

PMWeb

Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360

Job description

Optomi, in partnership with a leading provider of engineering, construction, and digital infrastructure solutions, is looking for a Project Manager – Aviation Infrastructure & Digital Transformation to support a major modernization initiative. The Project Manager will lead the day-to-day delivery of a digital transformation program. The Project Manager will oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risks, deliverables, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams while serving as a key client-facing partner. The ideal candidate brings strong aviation or transportation infrastructure project management experience, a construction-focused background, and an understanding of how emerging technologies and AI can improve project delivery.

What the right candidate will enjoy:

• Leading a highly visible modernization initiative
• Working at the intersection of aviation infrastructure, construction technology, data, and digital transformation
• Partnering directly with executive stakeholders, contractors, technical teams, and leadership
• Identifying practical opportunities to improve project delivery through AI, automation, and modern construction technologies

What type of experience does the right candidate have:

• Strong Project or Program Management experience within airport, aviation, or transportation infrastructure
• Experience managing construction or infrastructure projects, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, and project deliverables
• Strong client-facing and executive communication experience
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Experience leading large or complex capital programs
• Working knowledge of AI and its practical applications within construction or infrastructure project delivery
• Experience with BIM, digital delivery, digital twins, GIS, reality capture, or construction technology is preferred
• PMIS experience with platforms such as Kahua, Procore, e-Builder, PMWeb, Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360, or similar tools is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or a related field preferred

What the responsibilities are of the right candidate:

• Serve as the onsite Project Manager responsible for day-to-day delivery of the digital transformation program
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, resources, deliverables, and contractual commitments
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams supporting BIM, digital engineering, PMIS, analytics, and technology initiatives
• Manage subcontractors, consultants, and other external project partners
• Lead client meetings, project reviews, executive updates, and stakeholder communications
• Track project performance, identify risks and roadblocks, and drive issues through resolution
• Support the development of a comprehensive digital representation of the existing infrastructure
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation for reporting, document management, project controls, knowledge sharing, and operational efficiency
• Work with technical teams to integrate digital tools and AI-enabled capabilities into construction and infrastructure workflows
• Support additional transportation infrastructure and innovation initiatives as needed