Civil Engineer Project Manager - Aviation Group

Civil Engineer Project Manager - Aviation Group

Jefferson City, MO;
Kansas City, MO;
St. Louis, MO

Position Overview: Woolpert is hiring an Engineer Project Manager to join our dynamic Aviation team in Missouri. This role may work remotely anywhere in Missouri or work a hybrid schedule in our Jefferson City or Kansas City offices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of construction plans, contract documents, and technical reports. Define project scopes, prepare fee proposals, manage budgets, and coordinate resources to ensure timely, on-budget project delivery.
• Oversee project schedules and deliver monthly invoicing and detailed Project Status Reports (PSRs) to clients.
• Serve as the main point of contact for sponsors, the FAA, and other key stakeholders. Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and schedules, and document outcomes.
• Review client-provided documents, coordinate subconsultants for surveys, geotechnical investigations, and other technical requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local grant application processes and environmental regulations.
• Manage bidding process: pre-bid meetings, addenda, bid proposal reviews. Oversee change orders, conduct site visits during construction, and ensure quality standards are met.
• Review and approve final engineering drawings, summarize project costs, and conduct final inspections with the FAA and sponsors.
• Lead cross‑functional teams through all phases of project development. Build and maintain client relationships, identify growth opportunities during the proposal and RFP/RFQ process, and collaborate with management on client satisfaction, risk management, and financial performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• 6–12 years of relevant industry experience
• Professional Engineer License
• Expert in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Must be able to travel to meet project needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and manage cross‑functional relationships

Benefits:

• Freedom to Work program:
  Set your own schedule and location.
• Principal program:
  Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more.

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.