Junior Program Manager Jobs in Arkansas (NOW HIRING)

AVIATION PRACTICE
Michael Baker International knows the business of airports - from the smallest general aviation facilities to the busiest international airports in the world. For more than 75 years, we have provided planning, design, and construction services to airports worldwide, serving as an on-call "extension of staff" to many of our aviation clients. Our Arkansas Aviation Team has served Arkansas Airports for more than 20 years. Michael Baker's award-winning personnel have a reputation for taking their understanding of the local airport community/environment and incorporating related elements into their designs and plans. Knowing that airports are a key economic driver and source of pride for the geographic areas they serve, we proudly perform as partners in more than facilities and other infrastructure. We partner in success.
What We're Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking an Aviation Project Manager to join our very experienced and growing Aviation Practice in Arkansas. This leadership role combines client and project management responsibilities with hands-on technical oversight of airport design projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aviation engineering and design, and proven project management experience.
This position can be based anywhere within Arkansas, with preference given to candidates located near Michael Baker's Little Rock, Bentonville, or Fayetteville offices. The role offers flexibility while requiring periodic travel to project sites, client meetings, and company offices as needed.
What You'll Do:

• Manage primarily General Aviation projects of varying size and complexity, including runway, taxiway, and apron projects, terminal support and fueling facilities, hangars, access roads, and utility infrastructure.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance for the preparation of engineering plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
• Review and direct design activities utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D and other engineering software.
• Coordinate with airport sponsors, state aviation agencies, the FAA, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, scope, and resource allocation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and foster long-term relationships.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Ensure compliance with FAA Advisory Circulars, state aviation standards, and company quality requirements.
• Support construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, design clarifications, and field coordination.

What You Need To Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of aviation engineering experience.
• Experience managing airport design projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of airport planning, airside and landside design, drainage, grading, pavement design, and utility coordination.
• Experience utilizing or overseeing design development in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong project management, client management, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $150,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

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About Us
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
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*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.