Sr. Civil Engineering Project Manager

Avcon • Columbia, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Civil Engineering Project Manager manages airport engineering projects from proposal preparation through construction. The role oversees technical aspects of projects, ensures design completeness and accuracy, reviews documents for quality assurance and quality control, and coordinates engineers, sub-consultants, internal departments, and other disciplines. The Project Manager works directly with clients throughout pursuit, design, and construction; participates in project and client/contractor meetings; addresses project issues; and represents AVCON at industry forums and events. This position is based in AVCON's Columbia, South Carolina office and includes managerial responsibilities.

The role develops project scopes, tasks, budgets, and schedules; prepares proposals, bid documents, reports, studies, plans, specifications, engineer estimates, status reports, and change orders; and tracks project milestones and issues. It manages multiple moderate-to-large projects, supporting timely delivery, budget, schedule, scope, and contract requirements. It also interprets contract specifications and helps resolve contractor issues concerning specifications, workmanship, and material quality.

The position contributes to marketing and business development by identifying potential clients, collaborating with clients and project stakeholders, preparing scope and fee proposals for review, and participating in industry forums. It mentors less experienced staff in airport practices, airport design, and project management procedures.

Work is usually performed in a clean, comfortable office, with occasional outdoor site visits. Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advance notice. The role requires use of personal protective equipment as dictated by client site protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 12 or more years of experience.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.
• Strong understanding of FAA Advisory Circulars and federal and state funding and approval processes.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with employees at all levels, management, and clients.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately protect privileged client information and documents.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record maintenance.
• South Carolina Professional Engineer licensure, with ability to obtain licensure in other states.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment as required by client site protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Aviation background.
• Familiarity with the South Carolina airport community.

Responsibilities

• Manage airport engineering projects from proposal preparation through construction.
• Oversee technical aspects of airport projects and ensure design efforts are complete and accurate.
• Review project documents for quality assurance and quality control.
• Coordinate engineers, sub-consultants, internal departments, and other project disciplines.
• Prepare project documentation, including plans, specifications, engineer estimates, project data, reports, studies, bid documents, proposals, status reports, and change orders.
• Manage multiple moderate-to-large projects and support delivery within schedule, scope, budget, firm requirements, and contract requirements.
• Develop project scopes, tasks, budgets, and schedules, and maintain project milestone and issue lists.
• Attend project meetings and present engineering assignments or project aspects.
• Interpret contract specifications and resolve contractor issues related to specifications, workmanship, and material quality.
• Participate in client and contractor meetings and resolve client, engineering, and management project issues.
• Interact directly with clients during pursuit, design, and construction phases.
• Assist with marketing and business development pursuits, identify potential clients, and prepare scope and fee proposals for review.
• Represent AVCON and participate in industry forums and events.
• Mentor less experienced staff on airport best practices, airport design, and project management procedures.

What This Job Offers

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