Senior Aviation Project Manager

Michael Baker International

Senior Aviation Project Manager leading major airport terminal programs for Michael Baker International, an engineering and consulting firm. Managing multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, budgets, schedules, and construction delivery for active airports.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,677 - $226,389 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading multidisciplinary teams on large-scale airport projects, managing project scope, budgets, and timelines while ensuring compliance with design standards and quality control. Possesses strong client-facing project management skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with various stakeholders in the aviation sector.

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Aviation Design ExperienceProject ManagementMultidisciplinary Team LeadershipStakeholder CoordinationQuality Assurance/Quality Control

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementDesign-Bid-BuildCMAR/CMGCDesign-BuildConstruction-Phase ServicesCost EstimatingRisk ManagementChange ManagementConstruction DocumentationPhasing Plans

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationLeadershipMentoringProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

PERACCMPMPDBIA

Industry Keywords

AviationAirport OperationsStakeholder EngagementConstruction ManagementDesign StandardsQuality ControlClient ManagementBaggage Handling SystemsSecurity SystemsSustainability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multidisciplinary A/E teams on large airport terminal, concourse, baggage handling, passenger processing, landside facility, and aviation building projects
Serve as a client-facing project manager for airport owners, airline stakeholders, TSA, airport operations, maintenance, concessions, security, code officials, contractors, and construction managers
Manage project phasing, passenger and tenant impacts, operational continuity, stakeholder coordination, and design decisions in active airport environments
Oversee project scope, fees, schedules, budgets, risks, change management, quality control, and construction-phase services
Coordinate architecture, civil, structural, MEP/FP, baggage handling, special systems, security, sustainability, cost estimating, scheduling, constructability, and construction administration disciplines
Lead issue resolution during design, procurement, and construction, including RFIs, submittals, design clarifications, change evaluations, and owner/contractor coordination
Manage contracts and individual projects for commercial aviation clients
Support the firm's business strategy and financial success
Champion technical quality initiatives, design practice integration, and project process leadership
Manage, hire, and develop design team members
Manage team workload and lead team activities
Communicate client objectives, provide feedback and mentoring, and share lessons learned
Manage project timelines, budgets, efficiency, and project changes
Enforce QA/QC standards and requirements
Ensure client and internal communication and written project documentation
Interact with program owners and stakeholders to understand needs and requests
Verify compliance with applicable design standards
Support aviation-related proposal development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related professional discipline
15+ years of aviation design, program management, project management, or construction-phase experience
Direct senior-level project management experience on at least one major airport facility project with construction value greater than $100 million
Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams across architecture, civil, structural, MEP/FP, baggage handling, special systems, security, cost estimating, scheduling, and construction-phase support
Experience coordinating with airport authorities, airlines, TSA, FAA, operations, maintenance, security, code officials, contractors, construction managers, and other stakeholders
Experience managing design deliverables, construction documents, QA/QC reviews, phasing plans, cost estimates, schedules, risk registers, change management, and construction-phase services
Professional registration such as PE or RA
Experience with Design-Bid-Build, CMAR/CMGC, Design-Build, progressive design-build, or other collaborative delivery models preferred
Master’s degree preferred
CCM, PMP, DBIA, or similar credentials preferred
Strong design, technical, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits