Senior Project Manager, Civil - Airfield / Airport

United States·Msp - BloomingtonFull Time (40)senior

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TKDA’s Aviation Engineering Team brings expertise in airfield / airport engineering & planning, integrated solutions, and comprehensive services. We are seeking a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager who has expertise in airfield / airport, transportation, municipal, and/or site…

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TKDA’s Aviation Engineering Team brings expertise in airfield / airport engineering & planning, integrated solutions, and comprehensive services. We are seeking a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager who has expertise in airfield / airport, transportation, municipal, and/or site development projects and client management. Aviation experience is a plus but not required. The ideal candidate is passionate about tackling diverse projects in a fast-paced environment.

TKDA has a proven history of developing long-term and sustainable aviation planning and design solutions for diverse clients, from large international airports to general aviation airfields and military bases. Check out our AV Portfolio,

We take a “Seller-Doer” approach to business development. You will collaborate with leaders and project managers within the Aviation division to further advance our services and enhance our reputation by contributing to the development of marketing plans, cultivating / maintaining relations with clients and agency representatives, tracking prospective opportunities, developing proposals, and delivering client presentations.

Lead design and planning for a variety of complex site development and airfield design projects

Lead project teams and managing project scopes, schedules, financials, and technical requirements.

Coach/ mentor less experienced professionals with an emphasis on technical design standards and quality control

Serve as a technical expert in collaborative engineering environment

Travel to project sites to develop strong rapport and ongoing relationships with current and potential clients

Collaborate with passionate engineers, designers, technicians, and planners to provide engineering services to airports across the country including small general aviation airports, large international commercial airports, and military bases

Attend industry related conferences, trainings and other events to strengthen expertise and foster relationships with potential project partners and clients.

Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering

Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in one or more states

Minimum of 10 years of design experience related to aviation, transportation, site development or municipal projects; well-versed in the design of roadways, utilities, site grading, drainage and storm water management

Minimum of 2 years of project management experience

Resides within or open to relocate to the greater Minneapolis - Saint Paul, Minnesota area

Prior business development experience demonstrated by a track record of maintaining client relations and securing new project opportunities

Proficiency preparing plan sets, specifications, and construction cost estimates

Ability to apply effective written and verbal communication when developing proposals, preparing technical reports, participating in or leading project team meetings, and delivering client or public presentations

Flexibility to travel as needed (up to 20%) for team meetings, client consultations, public meetings, site assessments/visits, marketing presentations/interviews, conferences, etc.; Occasional overnight travel may be required

Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record

Aviation project experience

Previous training or experience with Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD

Previous training or experience with ArcGIS

Previous design experience with airfield or airport infrastructure projects

Previous experience preparing proposals and contract documentation

Familiarity with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and procedures

Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm

At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.

Comprehensive Benefits

Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses

HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan

401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals

ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits

Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.

TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements. TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.

*Pre-Employment Screening*

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

*Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*

TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.