Senior Project Manager - Aviation Engineering
Senior project manager leading airport infrastructure projects, overseeing design, compliance with FAA standards, client relations, and team mentorship in aviation engineering.
- Compensation
- $125K–$165K / yr
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Master's degree preferred
- 8+ years of aviation engineering experience with significant airside design experience
- Strong knowledge of FAA criteria, regulations, and airport design standards
- Proven project management experience on aviation or airport design projects
- Business development experience, including proposals, scopes, and budgets
- Strong client-facing communication and leadership skills
- PE license required; Indiana PE strongly preferred
- Ability to obtain licensure in additional states as needed
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites and meetings
Full description
Pay: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Lead high-impact aviation engineering projects that directly shape airport infrastructure and regional growth
- Step into a senior leadership role with meaningful influence over project execution, client relationships, business development, and strategic direction
- Join a team where your airside design expertise and FAA knowledge will be valued and put to work on complex, visible projects
- Mentor engineers, help grow an aviation practice, and make a lasting mark on both projects and people
- Build your career with a firm that offers strong growth potential, collaborative leadership, and long-term opportunity
Location: This role is based in the Indianapolis area with a hybrid schedule for the right local candidate. Relocation may be considered for the right person.
Note: Must have 8+ years of directly relevant aviation engineering experience with a strong emphasis on airside design, plus an Indiana PE license or ability to secure it quickly if needed.
About Us We are a growing engineering and consulting organization known for delivering high-quality solutions, building strong client relationships, and investing in our people. Our work spans complex infrastructure and community-focused projects, and we take pride in combining technical excellence with practical problem-solving. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Lead airport design projects from planning through final design, bidding, and construction support
- Serve as senior project manager on aviation engineering work, with ownership over scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction
- Build and strengthen relationships with airport authorities, public agencies, municipalities, and consulting partners
- Drive business development efforts, including identifying opportunities, meeting with clients, helping develop proposals, and supporting presentations
- Provide technical leadership on airfield civil engineering projects and ensure compliance with FAA criteria and design standards
- Oversee project staffing, workflow, financial performance, invoicing, and overall day-to-day project operations
- Review studies, reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid packages
- Mentor junior engineers and help develop technical talent across the team
- Manage multiple projects concurrently while identifying risks, controlling scope changes, and keeping deliverables on track
- Contribute to strategic planning and help expand the aviation practice in the region
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering