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Hansoninc

$95K - $130K/yr

A Day in Life of an Associate Project Manager, Aviation Planning at Hanson Here's a snapshot of what you would do in this role: * Preparing airport master plans, airport layout plans, site selection ...

JLL

Senior Project Manager, Furniture

Detroit, MI

Senior Project Manager, Furniture Job Summary Manage furniture projects and work orders across ... Experience working in hospitality, aviation, or corporate environments Working Conditions ...

MP Acquisition, LLC

Project Manager

Madison Heights, MI · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading and overseeing projects from initiation through completion, ensuring that all objectives are met on time, within scope, and within budget. This ...

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Apex Informatics

Project Manager

Lansing, MI · On-site

Position Title * Senior IT/Technical Project manager Position Responsibilities Senior IT/Technical Project manager Hybrid onsite from day 1 (3 days onsite 2 days remote) Lansing Michigan (look for ...

Zenfreed LLC

Project Manager

Dimondale, MI · On-site

This position is for a Senior Project Manager (PM3) to assist the State of Michigan Project Management Office supporting Michigan Department of Treasury with a multi-year high priority project. This ...

idexcel

Project Manager

Lansing, MI

Experienced Senior Project Manager for managing multiple complex IT Infrastructure projects/programs with strong communication skills. Experience with IT Audits, Audit Monitoring, Governance and ...

Collabera

Project Manager

Saline, MI

The primary focus for this Project Manager will be to manage the project(s) to merge the identity systems for sales & manufacturing into a single solution. The Project Manager will be responsible for ...

Winaxis

Project Manager

Lansing, MI · On-site

Project Manager (12-month contract, fully on-site, Lansing, MI; US Citizens only) - Interview: Face-to-face interview required; Michigan driver's license address verification; vendor to upload ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for aviation project manager in Michigan is $105,751.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,600.00 and $135,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Aviation Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and completion of aviation-related projects, such as airport construction, infrastructure upgrades, or aircraft development. They coordinate with stakeholders, ensure compliance with aviation regulations, manage budgets and schedules, and mitigate risks. Their role requires strong leadership, industry knowledge, and problem-solving skills to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

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To thrive as an Aviation Project Manager, you need expertise in project management principles, aviation regulations, and experience with large-scale project execution, often backed by a degree in engineering, aviation, or related fields. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or relevant FAA qualifications are commonly required. Outstanding leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage project stakeholders. These competencies are critical to ensuring aviation projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget while meeting strict regulatory standards.

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Infographic showing various Aviation Project Manager job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 6% Temporary, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $105,751 per year, or $50.8 per hour.

Project Manager - Aviation (Detroit)

Burns & McDonnell

Detroit, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Burns & McDonnell rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 80 rated construction

Job description

Burns & McDonnell plans, designs, and builds projects for aviation clients, with experience working at more than 350 airports in the United States and around the world. We have the ability to deliver both design and construction of aviation facilities on time and under budget, providing multi-discipline services for a range of projects, including terminals, hangars, fueling facilities, deicing facilities, ramp services (passenger boarding bridges, 400 hz ground power, pre-conditioned air, potable water, etc.), airside and landside pavements, airfield lighting, and NAVAIDS. At Burns & McDonnell, our engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists and consultants do more than plan, design, and construct. With a mission unchanged since 1898 - make our clients successful - our professionals partner with our clients on the toughest challenges, constantly working to make the world an amazing place.

Join a motivated team where your technical, communication, leadership and marketing skills converge to create an incredible career opportunity at a 100% employee-owned company that is repeatedly voted a "Best Place to Work".

We are looking for an Aviation Project Manager that has a desire to apply their technical design and management experience, while actively engaging their entrepreneurial spirit. A client-facing manager that directs and coordinates activities of design disciplines and construction teams on projects of varying sizes, with a focus on airfield infrastructure, aircraft hangars, ramp services, aircraft fueling, and terminal improvements.

Responsibilities include:

  • Communicates and collaborates with teammates for deliverables as well as scope, schedule, and budget.

  • Direct coordination with clients and other external partners.

  • Ability to lead in pursuit/proposal management and contract negotiations.

  • Direct project planning, budgeting, and establishing critical project objectives.

  • Other duties as assigned.

  • Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from accredited program and 7 years applicable experience Required.

  • Minimum 7 years related experience, including resident engineering and/or field experience on airport projects.

  • Minimum 5 or more years managing complex airport and airline projects, with a focus on airfield infrastructure, aircraft hangars, ramp services, aircraft fueling, and / or terminal improvements.

  • Resident engineering and/or field experience on airport projects is preferred.

  • Proximity to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is preferred for timely on-site support.

  • Manage a wide variety of industry, government and public contacts on project-related matters.

  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Strong leadership, problem solving and project finance skills.

  • Solid understanding of FAA criteria and design standards required.

  • Professional Engineering Registration in Michigan in hand or in process.

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Burns & McDonnell assists clients of all sizes and industries by providing extensive physical services ranging from assessments, integrated security solutions, and large security architecture designs. Services we typically provide include security and safety system design, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, security surveys, security master planning, compliance to federal security programs, independent validation and verification of integrated security system operations, management of installation and maintenance, and staff augmentation to develop and implement facility management and protection processes.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

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