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ResourceTek, LLC

GA · On-site

Inspections of construction sites to verify compliance with federal and state aviation regulations ... Please direct all inquiries and applications including a cover letter and resume to ResourceTek.

Maryland Department of Transportation

MD · On-site

$128K - $203K/yr

The Director of Regional Aviation Assistance is responsible for regulating, developing, and improving the State's 130+/- general aviation and air carrier airports and to foster and promote general ...

Stantec

Aviation Project Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

This individual may direct several project team members and will lead most aspects of projects from ... Interfacing directly with clients that include various Airport Authorities, State Aviation ...

Stantec

Aviation Project Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$114K - $166K/yr

This individual may direct several project team members and will lead most aspects of projects from ... Interfacing directly with clients that include various Airport Authorities, State Aviation ...

AECOM

Aviation/Airport Civil Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of airport engineering projects including runways, taxiways ... EI preferably State of Florida * 6 plus years of aviation/airport civil engineering Additional ...

AECOM

Aviation/Airport Civil Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of airport engineering projects including runways, taxiways ... EI preferably State of Florida * 6 plus years of aviation/airport civil engineering Additional ...

Michael Baker International

Airport Planning Lead

Tampa, FL · Hybrid

$160K - $200K/yr

Applies expert knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars (Acs) and federal/state aviation regulations to ... Direct capacity, airfield, and terminal infrastructure simulation modeling to support multi-year ...

Athens-Clarke County, GA

Airport Director

Athens, GA · On-site

$113K - $175K/yr

... to plan, direct and manage the day-to-day operations of the Athens-Ben Epps Airport and serve as ... state aviation agencies regarding airport certification, funding, planning, capital projects ...

Lowe's

Sr. Director of Aviation

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Your Impact The Sr. Director of Aviation develops and institutes department policies and procedures ... state, or local law. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to ...

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Southeast Georgia Project Manager, Aviation

GA • On-site

ResourceTek, LLC
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Posted 19 days ago

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On behalf of our client (Georgia Department of Transportation), ResourceTek is accepting applications are for a Project Manager (Aviation). Under minimum supervision, our client is seeking a self-starting experienced project manager who is customer oriented and driven to complete projects within budget, on time and with high standards implemented. The PM is

responsible for the direction, coordination, and management of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and State aviation planning and capital projects. The PM will assist in the implementation and maintenance of an airport’s Capital Improvement Program and will provide administrative support during project execution, including construction plans and specification reviews, correspondence, contracts, reports, and procedures. Attendance may be required at certain project meetings. Inspections of construction sites to verify compliance with federal and state aviation regulations and construction safety will be required. The PM will develop relationships with airport sponsors, consultants, state and federal agencies. In addition, further responsibilities include compliance with objectives contained within a Statewide Aviation System Plan, the federal grant block program and airport improvement program, individual Airport Master Plans, environmental laws, federal land acquisition, grant assurance requirements, state licensing, and airspace matters.


Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, construction management, airport management or a related field OR five (5) years of experience in construction/project management or as a consultant for aviation development OR five (5) years of airport/aviation experience with at least two (2) years of experience in airport project management.


Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field AND a minimum of five (5) years Project Management experience; five (5) years of experience in managing aviation capital improvement projects.


Position Requirements:

The position further requires approximately 20% travel with some overnight stays. Successful candidates will be required to submit to and pass a drug test and criminal background check.


Application Process:

Client is not accepting inquiries and applications. Please direct all inquiries and applications including a cover letter and resume to ResourceTek.

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