Freese And Nichols
Privately owned engineering, planning and consulting firm delivering infrastructure solutions across the U.S.
Aviation Program Management Lead
Lead airport capital improvement programs, managing scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholders.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead airport capital improvement programs from set‑up through closeout • Develop detailed program management plans covering scope, schedule, budgets, M/W/DBE, procurement, and construction management • Guide delivery method selection and contract document strategy for public‑sector projects • Create and manage budgets for both Freese and Nichols and municipal clients • Build and lead pursuit and delivery teams, coordinating internal groups and partners • Strengthen relationships across the aviation community to generate new business opportunities • Review and streamline aviation program approaches to right‑size teams and embed best practices • Work regularly on active construction sites and operate from field offices as needed • Provide access to company cabins in New Mexico and North Carolina
Key Responsibilities
- ▸program management
- ▸budget management
- ▸delivery method
- ▸team leadership
- ▸client relations
- ▸construction site
What You Bring
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field • Possess a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect license; CCM or PMP certification preferred • Bring 10+ years of direct management experience in aviation departments or capital improvement programs • Demonstrate ability to travel and negotiate construction sites independently • Experience developing QA/QC processes, pursuit strategies, SOQs/RFP responses, and region‑specific marketing plans
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸pe
- ▸pmp
- ▸10+ years
- ▸travel
- ▸qa/qc
Benefits
• Offer a comprehensive benefits package, paid overtime for salaried staff, and an annual bonus • Enable a hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work and an alternative schedule offering every other Friday off
Work Environment
Office Full-Time