Senior Project Manager | Aviation

Northern Impact; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global architecture and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager for their offices across the United States. In this role, you will lead multidisciplinary projects from conception to completion, ensuring quality and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of project management experience, especially in aviation, and holds a relevant degree. This position offers opportunities to work on innovative projects and advance within a national firm.

Benefits

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Professional growth and leadership opportunities

Opportunity to work on high-impact projects

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project management experience, including aviation projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional client management, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify project risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with discipline leaders to prepare project fees and proposals.
• Develop project schedules and detailed plans, ensuring alignment with client goals.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Time management

Problem-solving

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design or related field

Job description

Overview

A leading global architecture and engineering firm with over 100 years of legacy is seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Atlanta, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Omaha, Washington, D.C., Dallas, Miami, West Palm Beach or Las Vegas office's Aviation Studio. This established firm specializes in transformative design across multiple sectors, with offices strategically located throughout the United States. Their portfolio encompasses federal, healthcare, aviation, education, and commercial projects, delivered through integrated architecture, engineering, and interior design services.

This Senior Project Manager role offers the opportunity to lead large, multidisciplinary architecture and design projects from conception through completion, ensuring quality, client satisfaction, and innovative, sustainable solutions within a collaborative and dynamic team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify project risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with discipline leaders to prepare project fees and proposals.
• Prepare and negotiate client and subcontractor contracts.
• Develop project schedules and detailed plans, ensuring alignment with client goals.
• Communicate project information clearly and consistently with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, deliverables, and subconsultant work to ensure quality and compliance.
• Lead technical QA/QC reviews for all project deliverables.
• Maintain regular client contact, fostering positive relationships and addressing concerns promptly.
• Identify scope changes and coordinate requests for additional services.
• Resolve project-related disputes in a timely, professional manner.
• Coordinate project billing and monitor fee collection in collaboration with accounting.
• Provide performance feedback to the Director of Operations regarding project team members.
• Lead project kickoff and regular team meetings.
• Establish project scope and maintain open communication with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout all project phases.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of project management experience, including aviation projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional client management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a commitment to high-quality results.

What They Offer:

• The opportunity to work on innovative, high-impact projects that shape communities.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values your expertise and ideas.
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities within a respected national firm.

If you are a strategic thinker and experienced project leader ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Position may require travel for project-related activities