Aviation Project Manager jobs in United States
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Jacobs · 3 days ago

Aviation Project Manager

Jacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. As an Aviation Project Manager, you will lead high-impact infrastructure projects in the aviation industry, transforming travel experiences and shaping the airports of tomorrow.

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Hiring Manager
Kristen Dykes, SHRM-CP
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Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary design and construction teams across airside and landside projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, terminals, and support facilities
Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies including FAA, DOTs, utilities, and airport authorities
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality from concept through close-out
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, fostering strong relationships through proactive communication and strategic guidance
Oversee contract documentation including drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and regulatory submissions
Facilitate stakeholder engagement, public involvement, and regulatory negotiations
Champion innovation, sustainability, and safety throughout all phases of project delivery
Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration

Qualification

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)Aviation project managementFAA Advisory Circulars knowledgeAutoCADCivil 3DMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or ability to obtain via reciprocity
5+ years of experience leading aviation design and/or construction projects exceeding $5M
Proven success managing complex infrastructure projects with public agencies
Strong understanding of FAA Advisory Circulars and airport planning/design standards
Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

Prior work on Florida-based airport projects
Experience with permitting and regulatory processes in Florida

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
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Company

Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.1B
2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO

Leadership Team

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Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
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Paul Friedman
CTO, StreetLight Data
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