Project Manager - Aviation

Pond & Company

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a Project Manager to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, and possess 4+ years of experience in project management. In this role, you will own planning, execution, and delivery of aviation projects—leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects on schedule, within budget, and aligned with client and regulatory requirements. You will build and maintain trusted client relationships, actively manage project financial performance, and lead scope definition, proposal development, and contract execution. We are looking for someone who is highly organized, has excellent communication skills, and thrives in a leadership role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field from an Accredited College or University
4+ years of related experience in project management, or 8+ years of combined post-secondary education and experience
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage and mentor project teams
Proven experience managing project scope, budget, schedule, and multidisciplinary coordination from planning through construction
Ability to anticipate project challenges and adjust plans to stay on track
Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD/Microstation, MS Project, and other relevant software
Familiarity with accrual accounting principles and experience in revenue recognition and billing
Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat business

Nice To Haves

Professional license (PE, AIA, RLA, AICP, etc.) depending on client and project requirements
Experience in managing both public and private sector projects
Strong negotiation skills for contract preparation and fee proposals
Experience leading project kickoff, coordination meetings, and design/construction phase deliverables
Experience monitoring project financial performance, including cost-to-complete forecasting and budget tracking
Ability to ensure quality control, interdisciplinary coordination, and complete, accurate deliverables
Experience with airport stakeholders (airlines, airport authorities, FAA/regulated environments)
Experience with airport, airside/landside, or industrial/cargo facility projects is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Own planning, execution, and delivery of aviation projects
Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects on schedule, within budget, and aligned with client and regulatory requirements
Build and maintain trusted client relationships
Actively manage project financial performance
Lead scope definition, proposal development, and contract execution
Anticipate project challenges and adjust plans to stay on track
Ensure quality control, interdisciplinary coordination, and complete, accurate deliverables
Monitor project financial performance, including cost-to-complete forecasting and budget tracking
Lead project kickoff, coordination meetings, and design/construction phase deliverables