Woolpert
Sr. Project Engineer, Aviation & Airfield Design
Reno, NV · Senior
No sponsorshipDetected 1 day ago
Project ManagementAutoCADLeadershipCommunicationMentoringMicrosoft OfficeCivil 3DGeotechnical Engineering
About the role
- We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.
- Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services.
- Position Overview Woolpert is hiring an Engineer Project Manager to join our dynamic Aviation team in Reno, NV.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of construction plans, contract documents, and technical reports.
- Define project scopes, prepare fee proposals, manage budgets, and coordinate resources to ensure timely, on-budget project delivery.
- Oversee project schedules and deliver monthly invoicing and detailed Project Status Reports (PSRs) to clients.
- Support or lead new sales initiatives.
- Serve as the main point of contact for sponsors, the FAA, and other key stakeholders. Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and schedules, and document outcomes to ensure alignment and progress throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review client-provided documents, including as-builts and design reports, and coordinate subconsultants for surveys, geotechnical investigations, and other technical requirements.
- Bidding & Construction Support:
- Manage the bidding process by organizing pre-bid meetings, preparing addenda, and reviewing bid proposals. Oversee change orders, conduct site visits during construction, and ensure quality standards are met.
- Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of project development.
- Build and maintain client relationships by identifying growth opportunities during the proposal and RFP/RFQ process.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, project management, and experience with FAA regulations.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and federal aviation regulations is a plus.
- Proficiency in AutoDesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and other relevant engineering software.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to sit for extended periods.
- Occasionally required to reach, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds.
Benefits
- In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:
- Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
- Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and m
- Benefits You Will Love
Visa & Work Authorization
- We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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