Civil Engineer Project Manager - Aviation Group; Utah

Engineer Project Manager, Aviation and Airfield Design

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

We are hiring an Engineer Project Manager to join our dynamic Aviation team in Utah. This role may work a hybrid schedule in either our Salt Lake City or St. George Utah Offices. The Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing the design, planning, and execution of aviation and airfield projects. This role involves overseeing the preparation of technical documents, coordinating with key stakeholders such as the FAA and project sponsors, and ensuring projects are completed within scope, schedule, and budget.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the United States.

• Project Leadership & Management: 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.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for sponsors, the FAA, and other key stakeholders. Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and schedules, and document outcomes to ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Documentation & Compliance: Review client-provided documents and coordinate subconsultants for surveys, geotechnical investigations, and other technical requirements. Ensure all projects comply with federal, state, and local grant application processes, as well as environmental regulations.
• Bidding & Construction Support: Manage the bidding process, oversee change orders, conduct site visits during construction, and ensure quality standards are met.
• Project Close-Out: Review and approve final engineering drawings, summarize project costs, and conduct final inspections with the FAA and sponsors to ensure successful project completion.
• Client & Team Management: Lead cross-functional teams, build and maintain client relationships, and collaborate with management on client satisfaction, risk management, and financial performance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• 10-15+ years of relevant industry experience
• Professional Engineer License
• Project Management experience managing aviation projects
• Expert in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Must be able to travel to meet the needs and demands of the project
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and manage cross-functional relationships

• Freedom to Work program:
  Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• 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

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. Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting

Pay Range: $106,400 - $177,400 USD.