Sr. Civil Engineering Project Manager

AVCON, INC. • West Columbia, SC

4d • 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, performs quality control and quality assurance reviews, and coordinates engineers, sub-consultants, internal departments, and other project participants. The position interacts directly with clients throughout pursuit, design, and construction, and represents AVCON at industry forums and events. It is based in AVCON’s Columbia, South Carolina office.

The position manages multiple moderate-to-large projects, preparing and coordinating design documentation, proposals, reports, studies, estimates, scopes, budgets, and schedules. It monitors project milestones and issues, prepares status reports and change orders, supports contract compliance and project delivery, and works through project matters with clients and contractors. The role also contributes to business development and mentors less experienced staff on airport best practices, design, and project management procedures.

Work is usually performed in a clean, comfortable office setting, with occasional outdoor site visits. Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advance notice. The position has managerial responsibilities. Client-site protocols may require personal protective equipment and additional task-related tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 12 or more years of experience; aviation background preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and 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.
• South Carolina Professional Engineer licensure, with ability to obtain licensure in other states.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage airport engineering projects from proposal preparation through construction, ensuring design completeness and accuracy.
• Oversee technical aspects of airport projects and review documents for quality control and quality assurance.
• Coordinate engineers, sub-consultants, internal departments, disciplines, and other project participants.
• Prepare project plans, specifications, engineer estimates, reports, studies, bid documents, and other project documentation.
• Evaluate and adapt standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to project assignments, and formulate and solve project problems.
• Manage multiple moderate-to-large projects efficiently to meet budgets and delivery timelines.
• Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments and projects.
• Ensure project engineering activities meet firm and contract requirements and support project schedules, scope, and budget.
• Interpret contract specifications and resolve contractor issues concerning specifications, workmanship, quality of materials, and related matters.
• Maintain project milestone and in-progress issue lists; prepare monthly status reports and change orders.
• Participate in client and contractor meetings and resolve client, engineering, and management project issues.
• Prepare project scopes, tasks, budgets, and schedules.
• Mentor less experienced staff on airport best practices, airport design, and project management procedures.
• Assist with marketing and business development pursuits and identify potential clients.
• Attend and participate in industry forums and represent AVCON at industry events.
• Collaborate with clients, officials, contractors, and other project team members.
• Prepare scope and fee proposals for review.

What This Job Offers

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