Aviation Engineering Project Manager

Job Description A growing and innovative engineering firm is looking to add a Aviation Engineering Project Manager for their Nashville team! Responsibilities: Business Development responsibilities: Develop new business Identify/market additional business opportunities for existing clients Client relations management Participate in proposal presentations Utilize CRM for tracking all business development activities Meet with new/existing clients to gather project information Develop proposal sections and scopes of work with technical staff Management responsibilities: Manage overall financial performance and day-to-day operations Implement growth/sales plans Develop strategic plan for department Manage/deliver quality aviation projects on-time and within budget Meet/exceed client expectations Conduct job hazard analysis Create job site specific health/safety plans Mentor/train junior staff Utilize staff to keep project on budget Technical responsibilities: Manage multiple projects at once Provide technical direction/development on scope of work Mitigate project risk Assign projects to designers/engineers Manage scope Identify/document changes in scope and acquire amendments for changes Perform airfield civil engineering design tasks Manage the bidding process Prepare complex studies, construction documents, drawings, maps, reports and supporting documentation Provide senior QC review and direction Visit work sites to monitor project progress Communicate regularly with clients Define scope of work and man-hour requirements Ensure tasks, project schedules, and budgets are met Create engineering reports, specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages Lead project decisions regarding technical aspects, cost, and schedule Identify schedule/cost variances and recommend corrective action Requirements: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering Master's degree in civil engineering is preferred 8+ years of significant airside design PE License Experience in the successful application of FAA criteria/regulations Project management experience Business development/marketing experience (writing proposals, scopes of work, budgets) Experience using project management software Salary is commensurate with experience. Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Please contact Laura Harrison for further information! 517-906-6926

Created: 2026-03-04