Airport Senior Project Manager

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner provides infrastructure services for aviation, surface transportation, and water projects. We aim to be a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry.

The Project Manager will manage general aviation and non-hub commercial service airports. Projects include federal and state funded airport improvement programs and locally funded projects at public and private use airports.

• Design experience on FAA and State DOT aviation projects within an assigned client base.
• Manage portions of a project: grant facilitation, design, bidding, construction administration, and closeout to meet project goals on time and on budget.
• Ensure compliance with airport master plans, federal grant assurance requirements, FAA and state design standards, and project scope of work.
• Apply FAA Advisory Circulars for airport design and construction, including runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons, grading/drainage, and pavement markings.
• Develop contract specifications and bid estimates.
• Coordinate engineering design staff and other disciplines to meet objectives.
• Maintain accurate daily timekeeping.

• 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, Field‑based software.

• Competitive premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program.
• Company-paid disability, paid maternity leave, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts 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 501(c)(3).
• Education and training assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid time off for charitable acts of service.

Employees will be exposed to moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather, and loud noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stooping, crawling, and lifting. Must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Lochner is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. All positions require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, global sanctions and government watch list search, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre‑employment screening.