Position: Civil Airport Engineer - Project Manager
Job status: Exempt-salaried
Location: Helena, MT
(Relocation assistance provided)
TOTAL REWARDSWe know work is just one part of life. That's why we offer a total rewards package designed to support you-at work, at home, and everywhere in between. As an employee-owner, you'll receive competitive pay, bonuses that recognize your contributions, and benefits that promote your health, growth, and well-being. Whether it's your family, hobbies, or future goals, we've got you covered.
- Up to $135,000 base pay (DOE) with generous wage growth
- Annual bonuses because your contributions matter
- Ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% company-paid ownership contributions
- 90% company-paid shared health plan premiums
- Paid time off in year one for the things you love to do
- Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
- Six paid company holidays
- Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
- 401(k) matching program
- AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company
- Flexible work-life arrangements
THE ROLEThe Civil Engineering Project Manager will be responsible for creating and leading a local aviation civil engineering group to help expand our local service offerings to aviation clients in the region. The Project Manager will be responsible for growing market presence, develop a local team, and serve as the project manager to champion and lead the planning and design of airport projects for clients across a spectrum of project work from facilities, terminals, runways, air traffic control towers, navigation, and airspace studies to water, gas, and power design and analysis. These responsibilities include:
- Expertly collaborates with aviation clients to grasp project vision.
- Oversee and lead the engineering project lifecycle from planning to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
- Utilize engineering design software for reviewing and editing design plans and modeling.
- Applies FAA and airport safety knowledge in project work.
- Evaluate quality assurance and quality controls on project work within the team.
- Analyze system deficiencies and provide improvement alternatives to meet project goals.
- Applies technical writing skills for Request for Proposals, report writing, project specifications, and memorandums.
- Ensures precision and safety through meticulous design.
- Tackles design challenges creatively, resolving complex problems.
- Engage with community members, government officials, and other stakeholders to communicate project goals, address concerns, and gather input.
- Develop, inspire, and mentor reporting personnel.
- Stays aware of federal regulations that impact the aviation industry.
- Partners with the regional director and operations managers to identify and pursue new business opportunities, driving revenue growth, and expanding market presence.
YOUR STRENGTHS- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction engineering or equivalent ABET-accredited engineering program
- Minimum 4+ years' of demonstrated US-based experience with civil engineering airport design/construction projects required
- Engineering design experience with general aviation and/or part-139 airfield clients required
- At least two years (2) experience serving as a project manager on civil airport projects
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) professional designation required
- Professional Engineering (PE) licensure or able to obtain soon after hire
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in conjunction with engineering licensure is preferred but not required
- Strong financial acumen
- Working knowledge of FAA regulations and airport safety
- Understanding of engineering design software (e.g., Civil3D, Blue Beam)
- Proven client growth mindset and ability to pursue new client development
- A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record is required for periodic travel
Morrison-Maierle is not accepting third-party or recruitment agency solicitation requests. 
