Sr. Civil Project Manager - Aviation

CHA • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Civil Project Manager - Aviation to join our Aviation Team. In this role, you’ll help deliver integrated airport solutions across airside, landside, and facility-related environments—supporting infrastructure that enhances safety, improves operational performance, and creates a more seamless experience for airport sponsors, stakeholders, and the traveling public. Previous aviation experience is preferred but not required. We welcome civil engineers with backgrounds in site development, land development, transportation, municipal infrastructure, water resources, or other civil infrastructure disciplines who are interested in applying their expertise to aviation projects. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced engineer who is ready to step into a project management role or for those already performing project management duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience, including 4 years of project management experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices
• Advanced proficiency in engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Proven ability to manage project accounting processes (budgeting, forecasts, and cash management) as well as prepare proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations and project closeout documents
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships, interpreting contract requirements, and overseeing multiple concurrent projects
• Articulate communicator who adapts messaging for diverse audiences
• Proficiency in MS Office required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Previous aviation experience is preferred
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision, MS Project, or Primavera P6 is a plus
• Ability to travel as needed
• Consulting industry experience highly preferred
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, design, and delivery of civil infrastructure projects for airports, including airfields, terminals, roadways, parking facilities, utilities, and site development
• Build and nurture client partnerships, understanding their needs and delivering creative, cost-effective solutions
• Manage contracts, purchase orders, project documentation, and daily correspondence with clients and subcontractors
• Take charge of project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash management, while ensuring timely payments and accurate reporting
• Lead monthly project review meetings, communicating progress and updates to clients, management, and project teams
• Develop and implement health and safety plans, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Embrace a “seller/doer” mindset, actively developing new business opportunities and expanding services provided

Benefits

• Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000

What This Job Offers

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