Aviation - Project Manager

GFT is seeking an Aviation Project Manager to join our Transportation Team in one of our Mid-Atlantic offices (Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Fairfax, and/or Owings Mills). This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our closest offices. 

Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all​. Explore some of our signature transportation projects here.  

What you'll be challenged to do:

This position includes completion or management of Aviation design, rehabilitation, and construction projects along with the oversight of the production of construction documents, specifications, and estimates. In addition, duties may include construction management services. Client and/or project assignments will be provided by current Airport and Civil Engineering Group Management. Assignments will involve travel within the continental United States and could potentially involve travel outside of the US.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Oversee Aviation or Civil Engineering staff participating in the completion of design or construction projects.
• Contact subconsultants and negotiate scope and fees necessary to aid in assigned projects.
• Receives instructions from Vice President or Senior Project Engineers as to the general results expected.
• Responsible for accuracy of engineering design, reports, calculations, plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
• Keeps Senior Project Manager informed of workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional services and need for help from Aviation/Civil staff.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Mentor junior level staff.
• Assist or participate in preparation of business proposals.
• Be willing to travel within the continental United States and for limited travel outside the US.

What you'll  bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in highways, general civil or construction management from an ABET-accredited university or college.
• At least 8 years of Aviation or Highway Project Design and Management.
• Experience overseeing all types of Aviation, Highway or General Civil Engineering Projects and overseeing the staff necessary to help with the completion of those projects.
• Knowledge of FAA and State Aviation Grant Requirements.
• Individuals must have experience in reading plans, shop drawings, and evaluating contractor compliance with construction plans and specifications.
• Team oriented engineer with strong communication skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other AutoCAD-related software.
• Able and willing to travel within the continental United States.
• Physically capable of performing field work including dealing and negotiating with Contractors and Airport Management, communications with Air Traffic Control, and, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

What we prefer you bring:

• The preferred candidate will have an Aviation engineering background, knowledge of AutoCAD, and experience in working with the FAA Advisory Circulars and staff from the FAA and State Aviation agencies
• No relocation assistance - Local candidates preferred.
• Harrisburg, Beckley and Washington Airports District Office experience is preferred, as is working with the PennDOT Bureau of Aviation, Maryland Aviation Administration, West Virginia Aeronautics Commission and/or NJDOT.
• Intimate experience with Microsoft Suite of products.
• A Professional Civil Engineer’s License in PA or the ability to obtain one through reciprocity is required.  Licensing in other mid-Atlantic states is preferred.