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Senior Project Manager - Aviation Engineering

Orion Placement1,364 open roles

Pay
$125,000 – $165,000 a year
Where
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Your applicationOpen nowSenior Project Manager - Aviation EngineeringOrion Placement · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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Pay: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Lead high-impact aviation engineering projects that directly shape airport infrastructure and regional growth
  • Step into a senior leadership role with meaningful influence over project execution, client relationships, business development, and strategic direction
  • Join a team where your airside design expertise and FAA knowledge will be valued and put to work on complex, visible projects
  • Mentor engineers, help grow an aviation practice, and make a lasting mark on both projects and people
  • Build your career with a firm that offers strong growth potential, collaborative leadership, and long-term opportunity

Location: This role is based in the Indianapolis area with a hybrid schedule for the right local candidate. Relocation may be considered for the right person.

Note: Must have 8+ years of directly relevant aviation engineering experience with a strong emphasis on airside design, plus an Indiana PE license or ability to secure it quickly if needed.

About Us We are a growing engineering and consulting organization known for delivering high-quality solutions, building strong client relationships, and investing in our people. Our work spans complex infrastructure and community-focused projects, and we take pride in combining technical excellence with practical problem-solving. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Lead airport design projects from planning through final design, bidding, and construction support
  • Serve as senior project manager on aviation engineering work, with ownership over scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction
  • Build and strengthen relationships with airport authorities, public agencies, municipalities, and consulting partners
  • Drive business development efforts, including identifying opportunities, meeting with clients, helping develop proposals, and supporting presentations
  • Provide technical leadership on airfield civil engineering projects and ensure compliance with FAA criteria and design standards
  • Oversee project staffing, workflow, financial performance, invoicing, and overall day-to-day project operations
  • Review studies, reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid packages
  • Mentor junior engineers and help develop technical talent across the team
  • Manage multiple projects concurrently while identifying risks, controlling scope changes, and keeping deliverables on track
  • Contribute to strategic planning and help expand the aviation practice in the region

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • Master's degree preferred
  • 8+ years of aviation engineering experience with significant airside design experience
  • Strong knowledge of FAA criteria, regulations, and airport design standards
  • Proven project management experience on aviation or airport design projects
  • Business development experience, including proposals, scopes, and budgets
  • Strong client-facing communication and leadership skills
  • PE license required; Indiana PE strongly preferred
  • Ability to obtain licensure in additional states as needed
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites and meetings

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the chance to lead meaningful infrastructure work, grow a practice area, and play a visible role in the success of both clients and the internal team. This is a strong fit for someone who wants senior-level ownership, leadership opportunity, and a seat at the table in shaping future growth. You will be part of a collaborative environment where technical quality, client service, and long-term development matter.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance
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