Senior Project Manager – Aviation

STV

Senior Project Manager overseeing aviation projects across the western U.S. at STV, focusing on client relationships and project profitability.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeDenver • Arizona, California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $187,591 - $214,390 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Organizes cross-functional activities, for coordination of project activities for the completion of the project (i.e., project deliverables, schedule and budget)
Capable of managing and directing the development of proposals, project initiation, project execution/control and project closeout for planning, Environmental Impact Statements, design and/or construction projects, and is responsible for project budgets, extra work requests and invoicing
Participates in, or leads project-specific marketing, proposal preparation and presentations for successful project selection
Plans the complete project execution and develops the project manual
Schedules and monitors manpower requirements against the project budget/spending performance, including managing activities related to project scope, schedule, cost, cash flow, quality, communications, coordination, manpower, discipline requirements, resources, procurement, and risk elements required to optimize client service, quality, and fiscal responsibility
Establishes contractor-client liaison network to keep interested parties informed of project planning, start date, and work and budget progress
Monitors the project from initiation through delivery including development, execution and updating project manpower
Forms a project work team that meets regularly to coordinate responsibility for assignment and execution of tasks according to schedule
Submits documents to Federal, state, and local authorities for code compliance review and submits documentation for the various permits applications as required
Holds regularly-scheduled project progress meetings to review that the project contract’s terms, conditions, and specifications are being met
Ensures project personnel adhere to federal and state regulatory requirements and company policies and manpower, equipment, materials, and quality procedures are recognized for timely intervention and resolution
May select, supervise, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architectural, Construction Management or similar designation
Minimum 12 years of construction and/or project management experience
Proven experience operating in a project management or leadership capacity
Ability to work independently and effectively in field environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of current technologies and tools used in project delivery
This position is contingent upon client approval
Experience managing construction in active/operational airport environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
Paid Holidays (9 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementbudget managementproposal preparationproject executionrisk managementcode complianceconstruction managementenvironmental impact statementsschedulingresource management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationindependencecoordinationteamworkproblem-solvingorganizational skillsclient liaisonpresentation skillsmonitoring

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in ArchitecturalBachelor’s Degree in Construction Management