Aviation Project Manager

Jacobs wants you on our team. As an Aviation Project Manager in the Salt Lake City metro area, you'll guide high-impact airport and aviation infrastructure projects from concept through completion - all while helping clients modernize the way the world moves.

This is more than project management. It's an opportunity to influence the next generation of aviation.

What You'll Do

As a key leader in our Aviation team, you'll:

-    Own projects from day one - guiding aviation infrastructure programs from planning to delivery

-    Build and drive project schedules, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring predictable and exceptional outcomes

-    Partner with multidisciplinary teams - engineers, architects, planners, and contractors - to keep progress aligned and moving

-    Champion compliance with FAA regulations, safety requirements, and environmental standards

-    Identify risks early and lead the development of smart, actionable mitigation plans

-    Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, keeping communication transparent and relationships strong

-    Promote continuous improvement, ensuring every project delivers excellence

-    Be engaged in projects pursuits and support business development efforts

What You Bring

You're someone who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys solving complex challenges. You bring:

-    Strategic thinking paired with calm, confident decision-making

-    The ability to pivot as project needs evolve

-    Strong negotiation skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset

-    Experience juggling multiple projects without missing details

-    A deep commitment to safety, sustainability, and client success

Why Join Jacobs?

- You'll work with industry-leading experts on projects that reshape airports, strengthen communities, and support a more sustainable aviation future. At Jacobs, we challenge what's possible - and we're ready for you to help us write the next chapter.

-    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, or related engineering field

-    Registered Professional Engineer in Utah, or available to obtain by reciprocity within 2 months

-    10-20 years of experience delivering aviation-related projects

-    Strong knowledge of aviation standards, regulations, and industry best practices

-    Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, etc.)

-    Excellent communication and team leadership skills

Ideally, you'll also have:

-    PMP certification

- Experience with sustainable aviation technologies or practices

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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