Aviation Project Manager

NASHVILLE, MURFREESBORO or KNOXVILLE, TN Neel-Schaffer seeks responses from qualified and highly motivated candidates for the full-time position of Aviation Project Manager. This person will be based in Nashville (TN), Murfreesboro (TN) or Knoxville (TN), but other locations may be considered for the right candidate.

Neel-Schaffer is an Engineering News-Record Top 500 Engineering, Planning and Construction Management firm that operates offices throughout the Southeastern United States. It offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including health care and a matching 401(k) savings plan.

The ideal Aviation Project Manager candidate will have a strong background in delivering airport infrastructure projects from conception through design and construction completion, to include coordination of team project work, budget/billing management, and compliance. Additionally, the Aviation Project Manager will be actively involved in the day-to-day work to maintain schedules and ensure high quality on projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure and maintain client contact and client satisfaction on assigned projects. Assist airport clients with completing state and federal grant applications and airport capital improvement plans (ACIP).
• Oversee project execution from planning and design through bidding, construction, and closeout.
• Manage the scope, schedule, budgets, and work plans of assigned projects.
• Coordinate the activity of the design team and support subconsultants to meet deadlines on assigned projects.
• Take the role of Engineer of Record responsible for the technical accuracy of the design plans, specifications and calculations on the assigned projects.
• Prepare design reports, opinions of probable construction costs, and recommendations concerning the direction of the project.
• Supervise project staff and acts as a technical advisor to junior professional staff assigned to the project.
• Coordinate, lead and make virtual and in-person presentations to clients, perspective bidders, members of the general public, and/or regulatory agencies as needed for assigned projects.
• Consistently uses personal work plans to carry out assignments, including revision to accelerate or slow a project when needed.
• Assume complete familiarity with the company’s Value Management Program for compliance with QA/QC procedures.
• Develop and produce technical solutions consistent with design, client, and company goals.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a minimum of six years of relevant experience.
• Must hold a Professional Registration in engineering (PE) or the ability to obtain within one year.
• PMP or CM certification(s) preferred.
• Proficiency with engineering and design software such AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation OpenRoads.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote).
• Strong working knowledge of FAA regulations, grant process, and airport design standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Domestic travel may be required, mostly in the South/Southeast US. The frequency of travel is contingent on workload and project demands.
• Valid driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer