Senior Project Manager - Aviation

Kimley-Horn; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive retirement plan

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and expand its Aviation practice in Boston, MA. The role focuses on growing the aviation team, managing client relationships, and delivering airside and landside design and construction support.

The successful candidate will review design documents, supervise project teams, and drive business development. A PE license and 8+ years of relevant experience are required, with a strong AutoCAD Civil3D background.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing airport design and construction projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Strong technical skills with AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Ability to mentor staff and direct resources positively.
• Experience managing land development projects profitably.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand the Aviation team and practice, building and managing client relationships.
• Review design documents and drawings for airside and landside aviation projects including grading, drainage, and pavement design.
• Prepare analysis reports supporting airport planning, design, and construction.
• Provide vision, strategy, goals, and positive leadership to staff and partners.
• Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, and mentor team members.
• Autonomously lead, direct, and grow the aviation practice with potential for ownership.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Business development

Proposal writing

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Aviation practice in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities

• The qualified individual will lead and expand an Aviation team and practice while building and managing relationships with key clients
• Review design documents & drawings for airside and landside Aviation projects, including grading, drainage, pavement design, specifications, and construction safety plans
• Prepare analysis reports in support of airport planning, design, and construction
• Leadership responsibilities include:
  • Operating with integrity and sound business principles
  • Providing vision, business planning and strategy
  • Establishing goals
  • Building and maintaining positive client relationships
  • Having open communication with your partners and team
• Our Project Managers/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor
• The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business
• With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience managing airport design and construction projects
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Strong technical skills with AutoCAD Civil3D
• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage land development projects profitably

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.