Airport Project Manager

• Client Facing / Seller-Doer

Are you ready to take your career to new heights in the dynamic world of airport design and development? Lochner is seeking passionate and driven professionals to join our expanding aviation team. This is your opportunity to work on high-impact national and international airport projects, lead multidisciplinary teams, and grow into a leadership role within a respected and forward-thinking engineering firm.

Whether you're an experienced airport engineer or an emerging leader in civil aviation, this role offers unmatched potential for technical advancement, project management, and strategic leadership. At Lochner, your career journey is supported by a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. Let’s build the future of aviation together—this opportunity was designed with you in mind.

You Can Experience The Following

• National and International Aviation Exposure:
  Work on cutting-edge projects across national and global airports.
• Career Development Opportunities:
  Engage in continuous learning within a thriving aviation environment.
• Leadership Opportunities:
  Contribute to and lead initiatives in airport design practice.

• Design experience on FAA and State DOT aviation projects within an assigned client base.
• Management of portions of a project: grant facilitation, design, bidding, construction administration, and close out to meet project goals on time and on budget.
• Compliance with objectives contained within the individual airport master plans, federal grant assurance requirements, FAA and state design standards, and a project scope of work.
• Knowledge and application of FAA Advisory Circulars for airport design and construction including runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons, grading/drainage, and pavement markings.
• Development of contract specifications and bid estimates.
• Coordination of engineering design staff and other disciplines to meet objectives.
• Accurate daily time keeping.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• 8+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering
• P.E. preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficient knowledge of general office equipment, MS Office, Faarfield and Civil 3D & AutoCAD.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circulars
• International Civil Air Organization (ICAO) Standards
• Airfield Runways, Taxiways, and Aprons - Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, New Construction
• Airfield Civil Experience
  • HMA and PCC Pavement Design, Geometric Design, Grading, Drainage, Construction Safety Phasing, Engineer Design Reports, Technical Specifications

• Team Player, Mentor, Leadership Qualities
• Client Facing / Seller-Doer
• Technical Writing Skills, Effective Communicator
• Detail-Oriented, Quality-Focused
• Motivated, Self-Starter
• Ability to Work Hybrid/Remote and in Collaborative Team Environments

• Project Management/Leadership Position
• State Lead
• Regional Lead
• Business Development, Operations

Commitment

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well‑being throughout your career.

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
• Paid Family Leave
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Lochner Cares Non‑Profit 501c3
• Education and Training Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

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