Senior Project Manager – Aviation

Michael Baker International

Senior Project Manager/Director leading aviation projects for Michael Baker International. Managing client relationships and overseeing project delivery in the Tri-State Region.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeNew York City • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead project delivery as **Aviation** **Senior Project Manager/Director **on projects by providing technical direction and oversight to the design team; oversight of financial management, adherence to quality control processes, and appropriate level of delegation to and oversight of supporting staff.
Develop and implement a business strategy to grow the aviation practice focused on New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia based clients.
Serve as Client Manager for Aviation clients including Port Authority of New York New Jersey, City of Philadelphia, South Jersey Transportation Authority and other key markets within the NJ/NY/Philadelphia region.
Lead market research and business development to create/expand industry relationships, pursue and win engineering and planning projects at commercial service and general aviation airports.
Serve as a Relationship Manager with one or more New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia based clients.
Lead the growth of the practice which includes business development, client engagement, and staff growth.
Lead proposal, interview, fee development and negotiations for various project pursuits.
Cross-market other discipline services and solutions. Support other disciplines that have existing client relationships and leverage those relationships for growth opportunities.
Assist/lead design-build pursuits including strategic pursuit planning, teaming, proposal development and execution.
Collaborate with regional office leadership with respect to staff assignments, workshare, mentorship, business development, and quality of project deliverables.
Professionally represent Michael Baker International at technical meetings with agency staff, clients, contractors, and professional organizations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management, Aeronautical Science, Civil Engineering or Planning
15+ years of related experience. Preferred registered professional engineer or professional planner license in NY and/or NJ. UAS pilot license considered a plus.
Experience with task management of aviation projects and client management for both horizontal and vertical design projects at commercial service and general aviation airports. (JFK, Newark, LaGuardia, PHL, ACY, etc.)
Knowledgeable with FAA Advisory circulars and orders that pertain to airport planning and design
Proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS, Airport GIS and Microsoft Office Suite
Design experience in airfield infrastructure including runway, taxiway and ramp geometry, airfield pavements; safety areas; airfield grading; storm water systems and construction phasing. Experience in airfield lighting and navigational aids is considered a plus.
Familiarity and experience with FAA’s pavement design software, FAARFIELD preferred.
Ability to travel between various Michael Baker offices and/or client locations in the Northeast
Professional certifications (i.e. AICP, AAAE, AAE, CM, or PMP) are a plus
FAA ACs and AIP funding experience considered a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
Generous paid time off Professional and personal development
Commuter and wellness benefits
Project Manager Bonuses
Production Employee Bonus Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Aviation ManagementAeronautical ScienceCivil EngineeringPlanningTask ManagementDesign ExperienceAirfield InfrastructureFAA Advisory CircularsAutoCADGIS

Soft Skills

LeadershipClient ManagementBusiness DevelopmentMentorshipCollaborationNegotiationRelationship ManagementQuality ControlStrategic PlanningCommunication

Certifications

Professional Engineer LicenseProfessional Planner LicenseUAS Pilot LicenseAICPAAAEAAECMPMP