Survey Project Manager, Aviation

Woolpert

Survey Project Manager leading aviation survey projects at Woolpert. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing client relationships for geospatial services within the aviation sector.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $87,100 - $108,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate closely with the Aviation Geospatial Practice Lead and our Aviation Regional Engineering dedicated aviation staff to deliver project objectives.
Assist in business growth of Geospatial services at airports by supporting a pipeline of new and existing business/contract opportunities. Develop proposals and pricing for services.
Drive and maintain partnerships with other consultants in the aviation industry to perform projects.
Coordinate across teams to identify staff and technical schedules.
Work with staff to ensure successful project delivery, consistent quality, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and team/office satisfaction.
Provide quality reviews of project documentation including work plans through final deliverables.
Advise clients regarding innovative solutions using Geospatial technologies and content to help them make better decisions.
Understand our clients and know their business. Understand how Geospatial services can help our clients be more successful.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a minimum of 10+ years’ of related work experience. Ideally would have a PLS or LSIT.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a dynamic environment.
Must be willing to travel to clients, projects, conferences and other Woolpert offices.
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Quickly adapt and respond to industry changes as well as internal initiatives.
Experience in Trimble Business Center and related products.
Experience in AutoCAD Civil3D software.
Experience completing field surveys in support of infrastructure projects including design and construction services.
Knowledge of and experience with National CAD and GIS Standards.
Experience completing survey services on airfield infrastructure projects is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

Geospatial technologiesTrimble Business CenterAutoCAD Civil3DField surveysInfrastructure projectsNational CAD StandardsGIS StandardsSurvey servicesAirfield infrastructure projectsProposal development

Soft Skills

Written communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsTime managementAdaptabilityCustomer satisfaction focusTeam collaborationQuality assuranceClient advisoryBusiness growth support

Certifications

PLSLSIT