Aviation Design Center Project Manager

For the last six decades, Garver has designed aviation projects for more than 250 airport clients. Through this experience, Garver understands the complexities of airport systems held together by runways, roadways, facilities, and electrical systems that must work in tandem to accommodate daily needs for passenger travel and cargo transport. As part of Garver's commitment to continued innovation in airport design, our Aviation Design Center maintains a diverse, skilled design team dedicated to providing the expertise and leadership to assist our clients in meeting current and future needs. We strive to be subject matter experts who provide tremendous value to our regional aviation teams and their clients. Our Aviation Design Center leads the design for projects large and small across the Garver footprint and include scopes such as runway, taxiway, and apron rehabilitations, reconstructions, and / or extensions, airfield construction safety and phasing, safety area improvements, utility improvements, perimeter fencing, service road improvements, conceptual planning studies, terminal improvements, corporate hangar developments, and various landside improvements.

Garver's Tampa Aviation Design Center is looking for an

Aviation Design Center Project Manager

to help create design solutions for our aviation clients. The

Aviation Design Center Project Manager

will have the opportunity to lead the technical design of a wide array of aviation projects with various aviation clients, mentor junior engineers, and make significant contributions to Garver's growth momentum in the Florida aviation market. Your efforts in this role will be supported by an accountable, organized staff of experienced professionals. This position is suited to technically savvy engineers interested in a multitude of career growth pathways who thrive on collaborating with colleagues to create lasting, quality infrastructure and satisfied clients.

Responsibilities for this role include :

Serve as the design lead for airside and landside aviation projects at general aviation and commercial service airports throughout Florida and around the country.

Develop technical deliverables under the guidance of regional project managers and with the assistance of other technical experts. Technical deliverables include, but are not limited to : Construction Plans, Specifications, Design and Evaluation Reports, Permit Documents, and Cost Estimates.

Develop and monitor project budgets and schedules in accordance with contract requirements.

Coordinate with clients and regional Garver Aviation teams on project requirements and status updates.

Lead a small team of engineers and provide technical guidance and oversight.

Mentor and develop junior engineers on technical design, communication, collaboration, and leadership.

Engagement in Industry Events and Committees

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program

8+ years of experience in civil engineering, preferably with aviation project experience

Licensed Professional Engineer

Proficient in design software packages such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, AviPlan, and other aviation specialty programs

Strong written and oral communication skills with both internal employees and external clients

Some travel may be required (approximately 5% with occasional overnight)

Preferred Skills

Previous experience working with a multi-disciplined team while overseeing project execution

Experience in construction administration for development projects at airports

Licensed pilot or other aviation-related experience

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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