Engineer Project Manager, Aviation and Airfield Design

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Woolpert is an award-winning global leader in architecture engineering and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders and as a certified Great Place to Work Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview :

Woolpert is hiring an Engineer Project Manager to join our dynamic Aviation team in Missouri! This role may work remotely anywhere in the state of Missouri OR work a hybrid schedule in either our Jefferson City or Kansas City Missouri 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.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What you will do :

Project Leadership & Management :

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.

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication :

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.

Documentation & Compliance :

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.

Bidding & Construction Support :

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.

Project Close-Out :

Review and approve final engineering drawings summarize project costs and conduct final inspections with the FAA and sponsors to ensure successful project completion.

Client & Team Management :

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.

What you will bring :

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering
• 6-12 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

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture engineering and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe youll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the addition to offering competitive pay we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits including :

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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience.

Pay Range

$118200 - $151800 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here : is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit train compensate and promote regardless of race religion color national origin sex disability age veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website : and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

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Required Experience :

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 118200 - 151800