Aviation Project Manager

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Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re transforming the aviation industry—designing and delivering world-class airside, landside, and terminal facilities that redefine travel experiences. As an Aviation Project Manager , you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, leading high-impact infrastructure projects that connect communities and elevate the passenger journey.

This is your opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that thrives on solving complex challenges and delivering sustainable, resilient solutions. Whether it’s a new concourse, runway rehabilitation, or terminal modernization, your leadership will help shape the airports of tomorrow.

What you’ll do

• Lead multidisciplinary design and construction teams across airside and landside projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, terminals, and support facilities.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies including FAA, DOTs, utilities, and airport authorities.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality from concept through close-out.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, fostering strong relationships through proactive communication and strategic guidance.
• Oversee contract documentation including drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and regulatory submissions.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, public involvement, and regulatory negotiations.
• Champion innovation, sustainability, and safety throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or ability to obtain via reciprocity.
• 5+ years of experience leading aviation design and/or construction projects exceeding $5M.

• Proven success managing complex infrastructure projects with public agencies.
• Strong understanding of FAA Advisory Circulars and airport planning/design standards.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Prior work on Florida-based airport projects.
• Experience with permitting and regulatory processes in Florida.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

111,500.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

180,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $111,500.00 to $180,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 12, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Jacksonville	Florida	United States