Civil Project Manager, Aviation & Municipal

Location:

• Willmar, MN or Fargo, ND

Bollig Engineering is a growing civil engineering firm with offices in Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota. We are passionate about rural communities and delivering high-quality, value-driven engineering solutions. We are currently seeking a Civil Project Manager, Aviation & Municipal to join the team on municipal infrastructure and aviation projects across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, serving as an integral part of a team-centered environment and sharing our passion for developing rural communities.

This position is ideally based in our Willmar, Minnesota, or Fargo, North Dakota office, but there is some flexibility on location for the right candidate.

This role suits a seasoned project manager, but it can also be well-suited to an emerging professional with limited formal project management and/or technical experience. A candidate who possesses an exceptional drive to learn, a self-starting attitude, and a strong desire to develop under mentorship can succeed.

Help lead aviation project management and airport improvement projects from initial planning through design, funding, construction and project completion

Build and maintain trusted client relationships while collaborating with the Bollig team to understand client goals, address project needs and deliver a positive project experience

Coordinate aviation project schedules, budgets, deliverables and communication to keep projects organized and moving forward

Support airport planning initiatives, including airport master plans, airport layout plans and airport capital improvement plans

Assist clients with airport funding, grant administration, permitting and regulatory coordination for aviation infrastructure projects

Participate in client meetings, airport site visits, design reviews, construction discussions and stakeholder coordination meetings

Coordinate and communicate with airport sponsors, airport managers, agency representatives, consultants, Bollig staff and other project stakeholders

Help prepare proposals, statements of qualifications and presentations for airport commissions and boards, city councils, residents and community stakeholders

Collaborate with Bollig’s municipal services team on client and project management, information gathering, data analysis, reporting and community needs assessments

Represent Bollig professionally as a Civil Project Manager while supporting our commitment to teamwork, strong relationships, continuous improvement and neighbors serving neighbors

Support additional aviation project management, civil engineering and municipal infrastructure projects as needed

Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, project management, construction management, aviation management or a related field preferred

Relevant professional experience may be considered in place of a directly related degree

Experience with project coordination practices, including schedules, budgets, consultant coordination, deliverables and client communication

Ability to build trusted relationships and provide a positive project experience for clients and stakeholders

Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal communication skills

Self-motivated, coachable and adaptable, with a willingness to ask questions, accept feedback and continue learning

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments, stay organized and meet deadlines in a professional services environment

Collaborative, team-centered approach to problem-solving and project delivery

Proficiency with standard business software and familiarity with project management tools

Ability and willingness to learn company and industry software, including programs such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Project

Interest in aviation infrastructure and the unique needs of rural airports and small communities

Strong attention to detail, professional judgment and a commitment to continuous improvement

Work on meaningful airport and civil improvement projects that…