Aviation Project Manager (Senior Level)

Why DOWL?

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you're valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Aviation (infrastructure)

Join our team and take your career to new heights in the exciting world of aviation infrastructure. Our aviation project capabilities span the full spectrum; from securing funding and early-stage planning for existing airports to the construction of brand-new facilities. We proudly serve a diverse range of clients, including municipal and general aviation airports, small to medium hub airports, airlines, and airport tenants. With a comprehensive suite of planning, design, and construction services, we deliver seamless, cost-effective project coordination that drives real impact in the communities we serve. Be part of a team that's shaping the future of air travel, one project at a time.

Summary

We're seeking a motivated and experienced Aviation Project Manager to join our team and lead the planning, design, and construction of aviation projects that are high-quality, profitable, and result in strong client satisfaction. In this full-time role, you'll be responsible for winning, managing, monitoring, and delivering a variety of aviation projects while demonstrating a high level of technical proficiency and leadership. Ideal candidates will have a broad technical background across multiple disciplines-including airside and landside infrastructure, airport lighting, and navigational aids-as well as strong communication, organization, and decision-making skills. This position requires a business development/project manager mentality and involves, client relations, team leadership, and business management responsibilities. If you're ready to grow in a role that combines hands-on project delivery with strategic planning and mentorship, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) - Proficient
• Projectwise, Newforma, Deltek Vison, UKG, Bluebeam - Proficient

Technical Expertise

• Demonstrates advanced use of technical fundamentals and judgement
• Leads the project team towards the most appropriate technical solutions
• Provides quality control and/or senior review of technical drawings and documents
• May prepare technical documents as necessary

Teamwork, Communication, and Leadership

Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration skills. Interact with clients, teaming partners, and contractors resulting in client loyalty. Take responsibility for personal and team results and proactively seeks to mentor others.

Project Schedule and Delivery

Strategizes and develops project schedules that balance client needs and internal capacity. Leads the team to the on-time submittal of technical work products and deliverables. Leads internal and external project meetings that lead to project success. Coordinates with resource managers to ensure adequate staffing is assigned to projects.

Understanding Scope and Budget

Demonstrates advanced proficiency preparing scope of work and fee breakdowns that result in financial success for the firm. Monitors project metrics and takes appropriate action to make adjustments as needed. Identifies project changes (e.g., scope, schedule, budget, project team, client team) quickly and obtains contract amendments or conducts other change management activities as needed. Mentor others on above.

Business Development, Marketing, and Industry Standards

Leads business development and marketing efforts by meeting with clients and teaming partners, identifying leads for future work, identifying which leads are the best to pursue, positioning the firm to win those projects, and collaborating with others to successfully propose and win. Accountable for winning work for the firm.

Client Interaction

Frequent, direct communications with clients and teaming partners during project meetings,

industry conferences, and other events. Serves as a company ambassador that fosters client satisfaction and loyalty.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Provides marketing, management, and leadership for multiple large, complex projects. Leads the development of scope, schedule and budget and may review same for other project managers. Responsible for project quality, client satisfaction, and financial outcomes of assigned projects.

Supervisory Duties

May be a supervisor:

• Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team
• Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
• Recruits and hires new employees
• Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff
• Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa
• Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
• Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company's plans and vision and communicates them to employees
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Decides on reward and promotion based on performance
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Years of experience required: 10 years (5 years as a PM)
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 9 years (5 years as a PM)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• PE, PMP, or equivalent required (depending on discipline)
• DOWL PM certification required
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.