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Aviation Design Project Manager

Job in Orange, Orange County, California, 92866, USA
Listing for: AECOM
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Operations Management
  • Management
    Project & Program Management, Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be h accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Aviation Design Project Manager for immediate employment for the Oakland, Orange, or Los Angeles, CA office.

Job Summary /Responsibilities Performing a wide array of aviation-related civil design, planning, construction support, and client management services for General Aviation and Commercial Air Service Airports Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of small and large multi-discipline projects involving the design of airport engineering projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, vehicle service roads, airfield lighting and signage installation, navigational aids, drainage improvements, utility relocation and protection, and pavement rehabilitation

Mentor and develop staff, provide leadership and an environment that encourages teamwork, initiative and growth

Guide project teams on complex technical issues

Supervision, coordination, and production of several projects concurrently

Builds and maintains positive client relationships

Involved in marketing/business development including the ability to market and win work. Develop strategy, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and execute projects. Coordinate staffing plan and workload through the entire project development duration while meeting project schedules and budgets

Control overall project cost and scope, schedule, and quality of work Implement project QA/QC and work with Finance & Accounting, Controller, Department Manager, or Managing Principles for project reviews

Preparation of engineering design reports, project definition documents, construction plans, and contract documents / technical specifications

Significant design and construction oversight for multiple general aviation clients

Collaborating and/or coordinating design teams consisting of multi-discipline design engineers and technicians

Coordination with clients, funding agencies, FAA and local permit agencies

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education with an emphasis on design

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience managing $5MM contract value projects

Bachelors of Science - Civil Engineering plus 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Experience in preparation of Project Reports, Feasibility Studies, and PS&Es for Aviation projectsA proven track record of marketing/selling services to Aviation clients Professional Engineer License in CA Minimum of 8 years experience including 8 years of project management in the aviation market sector

Available to travel to clients and projects in Southern California Nevada and other states within the region

Additional InformationU.S. citizenship is required for this position.

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