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Senior Aviation Project Manager

Atlanta, GA, usFull-time2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorshipCitizens only

Core

Lead the region's aviation practice, overseeing planning, design, coordination, and construction of airport infrastructure projects while serving as a key Client Account Manager to drive strategic growth and business development.

Role type

Senior Aviation Project Manager / Client Account Manager

Builds

Airport infrastructure projects (runways, taxiways, aprons, terminals) and business development initiatives

Domain

Civil Aviation Engineering / Infrastructure

Required skills

Civil engineering expertise, project management, technical leadership, client relationship management, business development, strategic planning, team mentorship, contract negotiation, cost and scope control

Preferred skills

Airport/airfield civil engineering design experience, FAA standards knowledge, operational leadership, team-oriented leadership, multi-project management

Technologies

Civil engineering design tools, project management software

Responsibilities

Plan and oversee design activities including airfield layout, site grading, drainage, pavement design, and stormwater management; Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with key aviation clients; Develop strategy, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and execute projects; Coordinate staffing and workload to meet schedules and budgets; Resolve complex technical challenges and make independent engineering decisions; Position AECOM capabilities to customer business objectives and lead pursuit efforts

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities