Aviation Design Project Manager

AECOM•San Francisco, CA

14h•$150,000 - $245,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is hiring an Aviation Design Project Manager for its Oakland, San Francisco, Orange, or Los Angeles, California office. The role delivers aviation-related civil design, planning, construction support, and client management services for general aviation and commercial service airports. The project portfolio includes airport engineering work such as runways, taxiways, aprons, vehicle service roads, airfield lighting and signage, navigational aids, drainage improvements, utility relocation and protection, and pavement rehabilitation. The Project Manager leads multidisciplinary projects from planning and proposal development through design and execution, managing scope, cost, schedule, staffing, quality, and client relationships. The role also provides technical guidance and staff development, coordinates design and construction activities with clients and agencies, and supports business development and winning aviation work. Travel to clients and projects in Southern California, Nevada, and other regional states is required. U.S. citizenship is required. The position follows a hybrid work model, with in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office required for newly hired employees.

Requirements

BA/BS and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, with an emphasis on design.
U.S. citizenship.
Availability to travel to clients and projects in Southern California, Nevada, and other states in the region.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing projects with a contract value of $5 million or more.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Experience preparing project reports, feasibility studies, and plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&Es) for aviation projects.
Proven track record of marketing or selling services to aviation clients.
Professional Engineer license in California.
At least 8 years of experience, including 8 years of project management in the aviation market sector.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and monitor small and large multidisciplinary airport engineering design projects.
Perform aviation civil design, planning, construction support, and client management services for general aviation and commercial air service airports.
Mentor and develop staff, provide leadership, and foster teamwork, initiative, and growth.
Guide project teams on complex technical issues.
Supervise, coordinate, and oversee production across several concurrent projects.
Build and maintain positive client relationships.
Participate in marketing and business development, including marketing services and winning work.
Develop strategies, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and execute projects.
Coordinate staffing and workload throughout project development while meeting schedules and budgets.
Control project scope, cost, schedule, and quality.
Implement project QA/QC and participate in project reviews with Finance & Accounting, the Controller, Department Manager, or Managing Principals.
Prepare engineering design reports, project definition documents, construction plans, contract documents, and technical specifications.
Provide design and construction oversight for multiple general aviation clients.
Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams of engineers and technicians.
Coordinate with clients, funding agencies, the FAA, and local permitting agencies.
Travel to clients and projects in Southern California, Nevada, and other states in the region.