Senior Project Manager - Aviation

Senior Project Manager needed for top tier Aviation Construction Company!

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Asante Kamtema
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Salary: $155,000 - $195,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a privately held industrial construction firm with decades of experience delivering technically complex infrastructure and mechanical construction projects across the United States. The company specializes in projects where underground utilities, process systems, and critical infrastructure play a central role.

Within the aviation sector, this company supports major airport capital improvement programs by constructing and upgrading exterior and underground infrastructure. These projects include aircraft fueling systems, underground fuel transmission lines, hydrant fueling networks, utility relocations, underground piping, and other critical airfield infrastructure that supports airport operations.

Why join us?

This role offers the opportunity to lead critical aviation infrastructure projects that directly support the operation of major airports. The company values technical expertise, collaboration, and strong leadership while offering long-term career stability in a specialized construction sector.

Key advantages include:

• Lead large-scale exterior and underground aviation infrastructure projects at major airports
• Work on technically complex systems such as fuel transmission mains, hydrant fueling systems, underground piping, and utility infrastructure
• Join a well-established construction organization with a strong reputation in industrial and aviation markets
• Work alongside experienced field teams and technical specialists
• Opportunity to manage complex projects in highly regulated environments
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities

This role is ideal for an experienced construction professional who enjoys managing challenging infrastructure projects in active airport environments.

Job Details

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead the full lifecycle management of exterior and underground aviation infrastructure projects, from planning and budgeting through construction and project closeout
• Manage projects involving underground piping systems, aircraft fueling infrastructure, hydrant systems, fuel transmission lines, and airfield utility installations
• Oversee project budgets, cost controls, forecasting, and financial performance
• Develop and manage project schedules while ensuring construction milestones are achieved
• Coordinate closely with airport authorities, engineers, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to maintain compliance and minimize disruption to airport operations
• Lead and mentor project teams including project engineers, superintendents, subcontractors, and field personnel
• Monitor project safety, quality control, and environmental compliance standards
• Identify risks and proactively resolve project challenges related to scheduling, logistics, and airport operations
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of construction project management experience in aviation, heavy civil, underground utilities, mechanical infrastructure, or industrial construction
• Demonstrated experience managing exterior infrastructure or underground construction projects
• Experience with airfield utilities, fuel systems, underground piping, utility relocation, or heavy infrastructure projects strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience working in active airport environments or other highly regulated construction settings preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in construction management and scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tools)
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent industry experience)

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