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Engineer Project Manager, Airfield & Aviation Design

Engineer Project Manager, Airfield & Aviation Design

WoolpertColumbus, OH, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring an Engineer Project Manager to join our dynamic Aviation team.TheEngineer Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing the 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.

This position may be based near any of the following Woolpert Offices : Chicago, IL, Cincinnati, OH, Cleveland, OH, Columbus, OH, Dayton, OH, Indianapolis, IN, Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

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 project delivery. Oversee project schedules and deliver monthly invoicing and detailed Project Status Reports (PSRs) to clients.

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication :

  • Serve as the main point of contact for sponsors, the FAA, and other key stakeholders. Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and schedules, and document outcomes to ensure alignment and progress throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Documentation & Compliance :

  • Review client-provided documents, including as-builts and design reports, and coordinate subconsultants for surveys, geotechnical investigations, and other technical requirements. Ensure all projects comply with federal, state, and local grant application processes, as well as environmental regulations.
  • Bidding & Construction Support :

  • Manage the bidding process by organizing pre-bid meetings, preparing addenda, and reviewing bid proposals. Oversee change orders, conduct site visits during construction, and ensure quality standards are met.
  • Project Close-Out :

  • Review and approve final engineering drawings, summarize project costs, and conduct final inspections with the FAA and sponsors to ensure successful project completion.
  • Client & Team Management :

  • Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of project development. Build and maintain client relationships by identifying growth opportunities during the proposal and RFP / RFQ process. Collaborate with management on client satisfaction, risk management, and financial performance, while providing mentorship and guidance to team members.
  • What you will bring :

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • 10+ years of proven experience in project management for aviation and airfield design projects.
  • Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and federal aviation regulations is 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.
  • Occasionally required to reach, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds.
  • This position requires occasional travel for site visits and client meetings.
  • Benefits You Will Love

    Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you'll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including :

  • 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!
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    Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

    Pay Range $101,200—$151,800 USD

    Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here :

    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. You may view more about EEO on our website : Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

    Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com

    To all agencies : Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms / employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and / or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms / employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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