Airport Senior Project Manager

Rider Construction

• $110K — $130K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering
  • 8+ years of Aviation Project Management experience
  • Must have a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Proficient in MS Office; AutoCAD knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage FAA and State DOT aviation projects for assigned clients.
  • Oversee the full project life cycle, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with aviation system plans, safety regulations, and federal/state standards.
  • Apply FAA Advisory Circulars for airport design and construction.
  • Draft contract specifications and prepare bid estimates.
  • Coordinate with engineering design staff to achieve project goals.
  • Maintain accurate daily timekeeping records.

Benefits

  • Competitive premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and recognized Holidays.
  • Short-term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance options.
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contributions.
  • Flexible work schedules, including hybrid and compressed weeks.
  • Wellness programs for both physical and mental health.
  • Education and Training Assistance opportunities.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support.
  • Progressive workplace culture promoting daily office walks.
  • Referral bonuses for bringing in new talent.
Full Job Description
About the job Airport Senior Project Manager

Experience Level: Mid-Senior (8 years of experience)

Experience Required: Minimum of 8 years

Education Level: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or equivalents

Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager in the field of Aviation for our Sacramento, CA office.

Responsibilities:
  • Direct and manage FAA and State DOT aviation projects within an assigned client base.
  • Manage the entire life cycle of projects, including capital improvement planning, grant facilitation, land acquisition, design, bidding construction, and closeout to meet project goals on time and on budget.
  • Ensure compliance with objectives contained within statewide aviation systems plans, individual airport master plans, safety regulations, environmental laws, federal land acquisition, federal grant assurance requirements, and all federal and state design standards.
  • Apply knowledge and FAA Advisory Circulars for airport design and construction, covering runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons, grading/drainage, and pavement markings.
  • Develop contract specifications and bid estimates.
  • Coordinate engineering design staff and other disciplines to meet project objectives.
  • Maintain accurate daily timekeeping.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering.
  • 8+ years of Aviation Project Management experience.
  • Must have a P.E.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Proficient knowledge of general office equipment, MS Office (AutoCAD a plus).

Commitment:

Aligning with our performance-driven nature, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

Benefits:
  • Competitive premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision.
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays.
  • Short-term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution.
  • Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid and compressed work week).
  • Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health.
  • Education and Training Assistance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Daily office walks.
  • Referral Bonus.

Work Environment:

The work environment is office-based, involving prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stooping, crawling, and lifting. The employee may need to lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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