Garver’s team of experienced professionals go beyond the basics to find innovative solutions that unlock future potential. The Garver Aviation Design Center in Tampa, Florida, is looking for its next innovative Aviation Design Project Manager. This individual will primarily be responsible for designing airport projects, including improvements to runways, taxiways, aprons, hangars, fuel farms, parking areas, terminal buildings, and other airport construction-related projects. No project type is off limits and the desired candidate should have a strong technical background and willingness to be a dynamic team player on a diverse team. There is an expectation that this individual will continue to develop technically and professionally and be a teaching resource for younger engineers.
For the last six decades, Garver has designed aviation projects for more than 250 airport clients. Through this experience, Garver understands the complexities of airport systems held together by runways, roadways, facilities, and electrical systems that must work in tandem to accommodate daily needs for passenger travel and cargo transport. As part of Garver’s commitment to continued innovation in airport design, our Aviation Design Center maintains a diverse, skilled design team dedicated to providing the expertise and leadership to assist our clients in meeting current and future needs. We strive to be subject matter experts who provide tremendous value to our regional aviation teams and their clients.
The Aviation Project Manager must be detail-oriented with solid self-initiative. They must be able to work as a member of a multi-disciplined team, work with diverse clients, and produce complete design phase deliverables, including drawings, specifications, cost estimates, exhibits, technical reports, and narratives. Creating construction documents includes drafting, quantity computations, specifications, and cost estimates. Design development software packages, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other civil design packages, will be used.
Responsibilities will include:
- Develop technical deliverables under the guidance of regional project managers and with the assistance of other technical experts. Technical deliverables include, but are not limited to: Construction Plans, Specifications, Design and Evaluation Reports, Permit Documents, and Cost Estimates.
- Attend and document client kick-off and design and/or construction progress review meetings.
- Coordinate with clients and regional leaders on project requirements and status updates.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies to understand local permitting requirements and submit permit documents for review and approval.
- Lead a small team of engineers and provide technical guidance and oversight.
- Engagement in Industry Events and Committees
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- 5-10 years of related experience
- Passed the PE exam, or ability to do so within 6 months of hire
- Strong written and oral communication skills with both internal employees and external clients
- Some travel may be required (approximately 5% with occasional overnight)
Preferred Skills
- Strong working knowledge and ability to design in CAD programs, including AutoCAD Civil 3D
Grow with Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned multidisciplined engineering, planning, and environmental services firm with more than 1,000 employees across the United States. Offering a wide range of services focused on aviation, buildings, construction, enterprise solutions, federal, survey, transportation, water, and wastewater, Garver sits in the top 100 of the Engineering News-Record's prestigious Top 500 Design Firms list and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for. Learn more at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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