Aviation Project Manager - Quick Hire!

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is a reputable engineering and architecture firm known for its comprehensive, multidisciplinary practice areas and an employee-owned culture. With a robust workforce exceeding 550 skilled professionals, Barge serves a diverse range of clients throughout the United States from various strategically located offices. The company is widely recognized in the industry, ranked on Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms, underscoring its reputation for quality, innovation, and service excellence. Barge is also proudly certified as a Great Place To Work, reflecting its commitment to cultivating a supportive, engaging, and inclusive workplace environment that fosters professional growth and employee satisfaction. The primary mission of Barge Design Solutions is to create a better life by unlocking the potential of its people, clients, and the broader communities it serves. This vision is embedded in the company’s core values, collectively termed Barge CARES, which stands for Collaborate, Authentic, Responsible, Excellence, and Service. These values drive the firm’s operations and guide its employees in building meaningful partnerships, maintaining integrity, and delivering superior service. Employees at Barge are encouraged to work collaboratively, uphold honesty and trust, take accountability for their work and behavior, strive for excellence in every task, and dedicate their talents to serve others humbly. The role of Aviation Project Manager at Barge Design Solutions is a critical position that plays a vital role in managing and advancing aviation-related projects primarily across West Tennessee, Mississippi, Northern Florida, and the Gulf Coast. The candidate will be entrusted with leading dynamic projects such as runway and taxiway extensions, apron expansions, hangar and terminal construction, installation of airfield navigation aids, airfield lighting replacement, asphalt overlays, pavement designs, airport master planning, and pavement maintenance. This position demands an individual who is eager to embrace challenges and contribute innovatively to the design process from inception through to construction completion. In this role, the Aviation Project Manager is expected to engage closely with clients through all stages of a project, including business development activities like proposal creation and contract negotiation. They will develop comprehensive project management plans, oversee scheduling, budgeting, quality assurance, and enforcement of contractual terms. The position requires someone with deep expertise in FAA airport regulations and standards, as well as familiarity with state block grant programs. The Manager will serve as the primary liaison between clients and project teams, ensuring effective communication, problem-solving, and delivery of projects that meet both the client’s needs and Barge’s profitability goals. Successful candidates will thrive in a collaborative team environment, mentoring colleagues and fostering positive relationships with clients, officials, contractors, and internal staff alike. This role offers the opportunity to work within a company that values creativity, integrity, and professional excellence, with a supportive workplace culture dedicated to employee growth and client satisfaction. Travel is required as part of the job to various project sites within the region. Barge Design Solutions provides a platform for career advancement in an innovative and rewarding setting where employees are valued and their contributions recognized.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer registration required
• 6-12 years of experience including aviation engineering experience
• Superior knowledge of FAA airport circulars and engineering design, bidding, construction administration, and management of airport projects
• Familiarity with airport design under the FAA and state block grant programs
• Must be a collaborative team player
• Some travel required