Sr. Engineer Project Manager, Aviation & Airfield Design

Woolpert, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 139,200 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to Work

Ownership path

Flexible PTO

Career development

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Fitness reimbursement

Pet insurance

Identity protection

Tech stipend

Employee assistance

Job summary

Woolpert, Inc. is hiring an Engineer Project Manager for its Aviation team in the United States. Lead design, planning, and execution of aviation projects, coordinate with the FAA and sponsors, and ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

The ideal candidate has a civil engineering background, a PE license, and 10+ years of aviation project management experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MS Office. Requires ability to travel for site visits and meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• PE license required or equivalent professional certification.
• 10+ years of project management experience in aviation/airfield design.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations and advisory circulars is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoDesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of construction plans, contracts, and technical reports.
• Define project scopes, prepare fee proposals, manage budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with FAA, sponsors, and stakeholders; provide status reports.
• Oversee bidding, addenda, bids review, and site visits as needed.
• Mentor cross‑functional teams and drive client relationship growth.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations throughout projects.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Leadership

FAA coordination

AutoCAD

AutoDesk Civil 3D

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoDesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring an Engineer Project Manager for our dynamic Aviation team. The Engineer Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing design, planning, and execution of aviation and airfield projects. This role involves overseeing the preparation of technical documents, coordinating with key stakeholders such as the FAA and project sponsors, and ensuring projects are completed within scope, schedule, and budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, project management, and experience with FAA regulations.

Location: Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, or Tennessee.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must already be authorized to work in the country of the job location.

What you will do:

• Project Leadership & Management: Lead the development of construction plans, contract documents, and technical reports. Define project scopes, prepare fee proposals, manage budgets, and coordinate resources to ensure timely, on‑budget delivery. Oversee schedules and provide monthly invoicing and detailed Project Status Reports to clients.
• Support or Lead New Sales Initiatives: (Optional)
• Stakeholder Coordination & Communication: Serve as main point of contact for sponsors, the FAA, and other key stakeholders. Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document outcomes to ensure alignment and progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Documentation & Compliance: Review client‑provided documents, coordinate sub‑consultants for surveys and investigations, and ensure all projects comply with federal, state, and local grant processes and environmental regulations.
• Bidding & Construction Support: Manage the bidding process, organize pre‑bid meetings, prepare addenda, review bids, oversee change orders, conduct site visits, and ensure quality standards are met.
• Project Close‑Out: Review and approve final engineering drawings, summarize costs, and conduct final inspections with the FAA and sponsors to ensure successful completion.
• Client & Team Management: Lead cross‑functional teams throughout all phases. Build and maintain client relationships, identify growth opportunities during proposal and RFP/RFQ processes, and collaborate on client satisfaction, risk management, and financial performance while mentoring team members.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years proven experience in project management for aviation and airfield design projects
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and federal aviation regulations a plus
• Proficiency in AutoDesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD and other relevant engineering software
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to read, interpret, and apply scientific, technical, and financial documents
• Ability to effectively respond to sensitive client inquiries and manage relationships with regulatory agencies and stakeholders
• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Occasional ability to reach, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds
• Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings

Benefits

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location as appropriate
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more

Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range: $139,200 — $174,000 USD

Equal Opportunity

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting [e-mail].