Senior Project Manager - Aviation

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager - Aviation to join our expanding team in our Charlotte or Raleigh, NC offices. This is a dynamic leadership opportunity to work on a variety of airport projects at multiple airports within North Carolina, from general aviation to large hubs.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and delivery of complex airport projects. You’ll play a key role in business development, project execution, and client relationship management—while also helping to mentor junior staff within our Charlotte Aviation team.

• Plan, design, and manage a variety of airport projects
• Oversee design stormwater, utility infrastructure, and pavement design
• Manage construction support services, including construction management and inspection
• Lead and coordinate large, multi-disciplinary design teams
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, reports, and permit applications
• Analyze design alternatives, technical data, cost estimates, and project schedules
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Maintain and grow client relationships with local and national aviation partners
• Support business development, including proposal preparation and client presentations
• Mentor and develop junior team members to promote technical excellence

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Minimum of 10 years of civil engineering experience, including at least 3 years in civil engineering project design
• North Carolina Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Demonstrated experience managing aviation or transportation infrastructure projects
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office suite
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to travel to client sites throughout the region
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

• Experience working with FAA, NCDEQ, NCDOT, and local permitting agencies within the Carolinas
• Familiarity with civil engineering design, site development, and utility coordination
• Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D and related engineering software

• Join a team of employee owners dedicated to creating tomorrow, together.
• Be part of a nationally respected aviation team that values creativity and collaboration
• Work on impactful projects that shape airport infrastructure across the U.S.
• Contribute to a culture that promotes professional development, mentorship, and advancement
• Enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.