Aviation Project Manager – ORAT Focus

Market Transportation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Join one of the industry’s leading providers of comprehensive aviation services and help us reinvent tomorrow. Our aviation team supports clients through every phase of project development—from planning and design to construction and operational readiness. We deliver projects in complex, dynamic environments for municipal, regional, and international airports, air carriers, and military installations.

As an Aviation Project Manager, you will lead aviation projects and lean into the Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) group, ensuring seamless integration of new facilities and systems into live airport operations. You’ll manage interdisciplinary teams, interface with clients and regulatory agencies, and deliver projects that meet FAA standards and Jacobs’ financial goals.

What You’ll Do

•Lead and Manage Projects: Oversee aviation infrastructure projects from inception to completion, including airfield improvements, land/site development, and ORAT activities.

•Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Interface directly with clients, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies; maintain strong client relationships and communicate project progress.

•Grant Writing & Funding: Assist aviation clients in writing grants to fund projects under FAA AIP and other programs.

•Team Leadership: Staff and manage interdisciplinary teams; mentor junior staff and coordinate with engineers, architects, and contractors.

•Project Delivery: Develop scopes, schedules, and budgets; manage delivery to meet client expectations and Jacobs’ financial goals.

•Risk Management: Recognize, communicate, and mitigate risks throughout project lifecycle.

•Business Development: Lead or assist with competitive bid proposals, presentations, and market assessments; build client business opportunities.

•Quality & Continuous Improvement: Oversee quality control processes and implement best practices.

Here's what you'll need

•Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, Aviation Management, or related field.

•8–10+ years in aviation project management, planning, grant writing, and permitting.

•Proven project management expertise, including managing interdisciplinary teams and subconsultants.

•Strong writing abilities and communication skills.

•Proficiency in project management tools and software (Bluebeam preferred).

•Ability to interpret engineering design drawings and specifications.

•PMP preferred; Professional Engineer (P.E.) license a plus.

•Ability to travel as needed for project assignments and pursuits.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

•Experience with FAA AIP program requirements and ORAT processes.

•Familiarity with environmental compliance tracking during construction.

•Airfield civil engineering design experience and multi-discipline infrastructure projects.

•Established client relationships in the Northwest region.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum 99,000.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 173,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $99,000.00 to $173,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on December 18, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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