Aviation Project Manager / Office Leader

Garver • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Garver’s growing Aviation team is seeking an Aviation Project Manager / Office Leader to provide aviation-related business development, design, planning, project administration, and client management services for commercial service and general aviation airports. The role focuses on airports in the Carolinas and along the East Coast, with particular preferred experience in the Florida aviation market.

The position includes developing industry relationships and winning engineering and planning projects; managing airport design projects and clients; overseeing design and construction for multiple airport clients; coordinating multidisciplinary design teams; and working with clients and funding agencies. Travel may be required, including occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10–20+ years of total experience.
• 6–8+ years of experience in civil engineering for airport clients.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Florida.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Knowledge of design software packages such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing a multidisciplinary team while overseeing airport improvement project execution.
• Established relationships, knowledge of, and experience in the Florida aviation market, including commercial service airports, general aviation airports, and the Florida Airports Council.
• Licensed pilot or other aviation-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and business development to create or expand industry relationships and pursue and win engineering and planning projects at commercial service and general aviation airports in the Carolinas and on the East Coast.
• Manage projects and clients for horizontal and vertical design projects at commercial service and general aviation airports.
• Provide design and construction oversight for multiple commercial service and general aviation clients.
• Collaborate with or coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, including engineers, planners, and technicians.
• Coordinate with clients and funding agencies.

Benefits

• Company-paid professional memberships.
• Company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities.
• Highly competitive salary packages.
• Attractive benefits.
• Comprehensive wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior