Senior Project Manager - Aviation Engineering

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.

JPC-881

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-haves: 8+ yrs aviation engineering exp, PE license

• Nice to haves: strong airside design background, FAA criteria/design standards experience, project management experience, business development, proposal writing, client growth, and multi-state licensure

• Additional context: Relocation- [YES]. Packages - [YES]

Submission name/em: Gaby -

ganderson@shrewsusa.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Senior aviation PM role focused heavily on airside airport design, FAA standards, client management, and business development. Need 10+ years of directly relevant aviation engineering experience, strong PM background, and PE licensure. Hybrid in Indy; relocation possible for a strong candidate.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Senior Project Manager - Aviation Engineering - Shrewsberry & Associates- JPC 881 - Source

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• Client job title: Senior Project Manager - Aviation Engineering

• Location: Indianapolis, IN

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 8

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• # of hires needed: 1

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• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Hard 8+ yrs engineering exp, indy