Senior Project Manager, Civil - Airfield / Airport

The Civil Engineer; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 106,625 - 158,370; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Annual incentive plan for discretionary bonuses

Employer 401(k) match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Job summary

GeoWorld in Bloomington seeks a Senior Professional Engineer/Project Manager to lead design and planning in airfield and site development projects. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in aviation-related design and a background in project management.

The position offers a competitive salary of $106,625-$158,370 annually, with comprehensive health benefits, an annual incentive plan, and a strong 401(k) match. If you are passionate about diverse engineering projects and client management, apply today!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design experience in aviation or related fields.
• 2+ years of project management experience required.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and planning for airfield and site development projects.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, and technical requirements.
• Travel to project sites and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Design experience related to aviation

Project management

Effective communication

Technical design standards

Business development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

TKDA’s Aviation Engineering Team brings expertise in airfield / airport engineering & planning, integrated solutions, and comprehensive services. We are seeking a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager who has expertise in airfield / airport, transportation, municipal, and/or site development projects and client management. Aviation experience is a plus but not required. The ideal candidate is passionate about tackling diverse projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and planning for a variety of complex site development and airfield design projects
• Lead project teams and managing project scopes, schedules, financials, and technical requirements.
• Coach/ mentor less experienced professionals with an emphasis on technical design standards and quality control
• Serve as a technical expert in collaborative engineering environment
• Travel to project sites to develop strong rapport and ongoing relationships with current and potential clients
• Collaborate with passionate engineers, designers, technicians, and planners to provide engineering services to airports across the country including small general aviation airports, large international commercial airports, and military bases
• Attend industry related conferences, trainings and other events to strengthen expertise and foster relationships with potential project partners and clients.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in one or more states
• Minimum of 10 years of design experience related to aviation, transportation, site development or municipal projects; well-versed in the design of roadways, utilities, site grading, drainage and storm water management
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience
• Resides within or open to relocate to the greater Minneapolis - Saint Paul, Minnesota area
• Prior business development experience demonstrated by a track record of maintaining client relations and securing new project opportunities
• Proficiency preparing plan sets, specifications, and construction cost estimates
• Ability to apply effective written and verbal communication when developing proposals, preparing technical reports, participating in or leading project team meetings, and delivering client or public presentations
• Flexibility to travel as needed (up to 20%) for team meetings, client consultations, public meetings, site assessments/visits, marketing presentations/interviews, conferences, etc.; Occasional overnight travel may be required
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous training or experience with Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD
• Previous training or experience with ArcGIS
• Previous design experience with airfield or airport infrastructure projects
• Previous experience preparing proposals and contract documentation
• Familiarity with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and procedures

$106,625 - $158,370 a year. The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 10-20 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one.
• Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses.
• HSA Contributions: Monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan.
• 401(k) Match: Employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals.
• ESOP: Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits.
• Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year.