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Aviation Project Manager
- Jacobs (Cary, NC)
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At Jacobs, we’re reinventing tomorrow. With over 50 years of airport experience, we deliver comprehensive aviation solutions—from planning and design to construction and facilities management. Our team of engineers, architects, and planners thrives in complex, dynamic environments, supporting projects for municipal, regional, and international airports, air carriers, and military installations. we’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Aviation team in the Southeast Region. This is your opportunity to lead impactful projects and help shape the future of air travel.
As a Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of civil and structural engineering projects for major airports in the Carolinas. Typical projects include airfield improvements, land/site development, and transportation-related tasks.
What You’ll Do
* Lead and manage projects, overseeing progress and ensuring quality delivery.
* Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, and agencies throughout all project phases.
* Conceptualize civil design approaches for airfield and site development projects using advanced engineering techniques.
* Develop innovative solutions to complex challenges, including conflicting design requirements and material limitations.
* Supervise design tasks and manage project coordination with clients and local officials.
* Lead, review, and mentor less experienced engineers and technical staff, fostering growth and collaboration.
* Participate in contract bidding and administration; observe project activities on-site.
* Scope and develop level of effort for new projects.
* Build and maintain client relationships, supporting business development and proposal efforts.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE or equivalent)
* Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina
* 10+ years of aviation design experience
* Proven project management experience in a consulting environment
* Established client relationships in North Carolina
* Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and CAE tools
* Experience preparing reports, plans, and specifications using FAA, UFC, or ICAO standards
Ideally, you’ll also have
* Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
* Airfield civil engineering design experience
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
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