Airport Senior Project Manager

Lochner•Denver, CO

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to take your career to new heights in the dynamic world of airport design and development? Lochner is seeking passionate and driven professionals to join our expanding aviation team. This is your opportunity to work on high-impact national and international airport projects, lead multidisciplinary teams, and grow into a leadership role within a respected and forward-thinking engineering firm. Whether you're an experienced airport engineer or an emerging leader in civil aviation, this role offers unmatched potential for technical advancement, project management, and strategic leadership. At Lochner, your career journey is supported by a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. Let’s build the future of aviation together—this opportunity was designed with you in mind. As a Project Manager, you can experience the following: National and International Aviation Exposure: Work on cutting-edge projects across national and global airports. Career Development Opportunities: Engage in continuous learning within a thriving aviation environment. Leadership Opportunities: Contribute to and lead initiatives in airport design practice.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent
12+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Proficient knowledge of general office equipment, MS Office, Faarfield and Civil 3D & AutoCAD.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circulars
International Civil Air Organization (ICAO) Standards
Airfield Runways, Taxiways, and Aprons - Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, New Construction
Airfield Civil Experience
HMA and PCC Pavement Design, Geometric Design, Grading, Drainage, Construction Safety Phasing, Engineer Design Reports, Technical Specifications

Nice To Haves

P.E. preferred
Team Player, Mentor, Leadership Qualities
Client Facing / Seller-Doer
Technical Writing Skills, Effective Communicator
Detail-Oriented, Quality-Focused
Motivated, Self-Starter
Ability to Work Hybrid/Remote and in Collaborative Team Environments
Potential Career growth: Project Management/Leadership Position State Lead Regional Lead Business Development, Operations

Responsibilities

Design experience on FAA and State DOT aviation projects within an assigned client base.
Management of portions of a project: grant facilitation, design, bidding, construction administration, and close out to meet project goals on time and on budget.
Compliance with objectives contained within the individual airport master plans, federal grant assurance requirements, FAA and state design standards, and a project scope of work.
Knowledge and application of FAA Advisory Circulars for airport design and construction including runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons, grading/drainage, and pavement markings.
Development of contract specifications and bid estimates.
Coordination of engineering design staff and other disciplines to meet objectives.
Accurate daily time keeping