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Aviation Design Project Manager

Orange, CA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-20 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead multi-discipline aviation design projects for airport engineering including runways, taxiways, aprons, and navigational aids.

Role type

Senior IC Aviation Design Project Manager

Builds

Airport infrastructure and engineering projects

Domain

Transportation infrastructure (Aviation/Airports)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

Aviation civil design, project planning, construction support, client management, multi-discipline team leadership, contract negotiation, project QA/QC, engineering design reporting, budget and scope control, FAA and permit agency coordination

Preferred skills

$5MM+ contract management, Civil Engineering degree, Project Reports/Feasibility Studies preparation, marketing/selling services to aviation clients, CA Professional Engineer License, 8+ years aviation project management experience

Technologies

None explicitly stated

Responsibilities

Plan and monitor multi-discipline airport engineering projects; mentor and develop staff; guide teams on complex technical issues; coordinate concurrent projects; build client relationships; develop strategy and prepare proposals; control project cost, scope, and schedule; implement QA/QC; prepare engineering design reports and contract documents; oversee design and construction for general aviation clients; coordinate with clients, funding agencies, and FAA.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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