Engineer Project Manager, Aviation and Airfield Design

Woolpert • Salt Lake City, UT

77d • $106,400 - $177,400

About The Position

Woolpert is hiring an Engineer Project Manager to join our dynamic Aviation team in Utah! This role may work a hybrid schedule in either our Salt Lake City or St. George Utah Offices. The Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing the design, planning, and execution of aviation and airfield projects. This role involves overseeing the preparation of technical documents, coordinating with key stakeholders such as the FAA and project sponsors, and ensuring projects are completed within scope, schedule, and budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, project management, and experience with FFA regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering
• 10-15+ years of relevant industry experience
• Professional Engineer License
• Project Management experience managing Aviation projects
• Expert in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Must be able to travel to meet the needs and demands of the project
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and manage cross-functional relationships

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of construction plans, contract documents, and technical reports.
• Define project scopes, prepare fee proposals, manage budgets, and coordinate resources to ensure timely, on-budget project delivery.
• Oversee project schedules and deliver monthly invoicing and detailed Project Status Reports (PSRs) to clients.
• Serve as the main point of contact for sponsors, the FAA, and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and schedules, and document outcomes to ensure alignment and progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review client-provided documents, including as-builts and design reports, and coordinate subconsultants for surveys, geotechnical investigations, and other technical requirements.
• Ensure all projects comply with federal, state, and local grant application processes, as well as environmental regulations.
• Manage the bidding process by organizing pre-bid meetings, preparing addenda, and reviewing bid proposals.
• Oversee change orders, conduct site visits during construction, and ensure quality standards are met.
• Review and approve final engineering drawings, summarize project costs, and conduct final inspections with the FAA and sponsors to ensure successful project completion.
• Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of project development.
• Build and maintain client relationships by identifying growth opportunities during the proposal and RFP/RFQ process.
• Collaborate with management on client satisfaction, risk management, and financial performance, while providing mentorship and guidance to team members.

Benefits

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees