MDA Edge · 5 months ago
Aviation Project Manager - Civil (Civil Engineering Project Manager – Aviation Infrastructure)
Hunt Valley, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expMDA Edge is seeking a skilled Civil Engineering Project Manager to oversee and deliver all project objectives related to civil engineering and associated disciplines for aviation clients. This role involves managing airside and landside infrastructure projects, ensuring successful execution across planning, scope management, scheduling, budgeting, team coordination, risk mitigation, quality assurance, and stakeholder communication.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Manage assigned projects to meet established scope, schedule, and budget requirements
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants to develop risk-averse project scopes and fees
Develop and implement detailed project-specific plans, including Project Management Plans and Quality Management Plans
Create and maintain comprehensive project schedules and monitor progress
Oversee subconsultants to ensure alignment with project goals and quality standards
Identify risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and manage changes including extra work orders and open-end contract task proposals
Communicate project status, updates, and challenges to internal teams and external stakeholders regularly
Participate in financial status meetings relating to project budgets and forecasts
Build and maintain strong client relationships to understand preferences and deliver projects with high quality
Prepare progress reports, review invoices, and lead project status presentations
Support marketing efforts by assisting leadership with go/no-go decisions, proposal developments, and client interviews
Coordinate all technical resources within the project team to ensure delivery of successful, high-quality outcomes
Provide coaching and mentorship through one-on-one check-ins and project debriefs to recognize achievements and promote continuous improvement
Lead and manage team performance by setting clear expectations, goals, providing feedback, and fostering professional growth
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong communication and presentation skills
Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams effectively
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited engineering program
Professional Engineer (PE) license with the ability to obtain registration in relevant states within 3 months of employment
Minimum of 10 years of project management experience in civil engineering, preferably including aviation-related projects
Preferred
CAPM or PMP certification
Experience designing airside airport civil infrastructure (runways, taxiways, taxilanes, RSA improvements) consistent with FAA guidelines and circulars
Familiarity with multiple project delivery methods such as Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and Public-Private Partnerships (P3)
Company
MDA Edge
At MDA Edge, we help our clients reinvent innovation, optimize operations, and reshape perceptions—ensuring they remain at the forefront in today’s fast-evolving world.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase