About the role
- Lead and manage the design, planning, and execution of aviation and airfield projects
- Oversee the preparation of construction plans, contract documents, and technical reports
- Define project scopes, prepare fee proposals, manage budgets, and coordinate resources
- Oversee project schedules and deliver monthly invoicing and detailed Project Status Reports (PSRs)
- Serve as the main point of contact for sponsors, the FAA, and other key stakeholders
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and schedules, and document outcomes
- Review client-provided documents and coordinate subconsultants for surveys and geotechnical investigations
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local grant application processes and environmental regulations
- Manage the bidding process, organize pre-bid meetings, prepare addenda, and review bid proposals
- Oversee change orders, conduct site visits during construction, and ensure quality standards are met
- Conduct project close-out activities including final inspections with the FAA and sponsors and summarizing project costs
- Lead cross-functional teams, build client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and provide mentorship to team members
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering
- 6-12+ years of relevant industry experience
- Professional Engineer License
- Project Management experience managing Aviation projects
- Expert in Microsoft Office suite
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Must be able to travel to meet the needs and demands of the project
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to develop and manage cross-functional relationships
- Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located
- Woolpert is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Hands-on experience and mentorship through the DoD SkillBridge program
- Hybrid schedule (Jefferson City or Kansas City offices)
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
ATS Keywords
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Hard skills
Civil EngineeringProject ManagementConstruction Plans PreparationContract Documents PreparationTechnical Reports PreparationBudget ManagementQuality Standards ComplianceGeotechnical InvestigationsBidding Process ManagementProject Close-out Activities
Soft skills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsClient Relationship ManagementMentorshipCross-functional Team ManagementProblem SolvingResource CoordinationMeeting CoordinationGrowth Opportunity Identification
Certifications
Professional Engineer LicenseBachelor Degree in Civil Engineering