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Civil Project Manager - Aviation

Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2026
Description

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for an Aviation Project Manager to join our team in serving our Iowa clients! As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.


We are looking to add an Aviation Project Manager (P.E.) who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! In this leadership role, you will lead and manage the design, budgeting, scheduling and construction management for airport infrastructure projects including extension and reconstruction of runways, taxiways and aprons, fuel systems, vertical infrastructure including hangars, AD buildings, and NAVAIDS. In addition to project management duties, you will support business development activities and serve as a client contact to airport boards, commissions and clients.


What You Will Be Doing:


  • Manage planning, scheduling and performance of multiple engineering projects and personnel, both design and construction
  • Serve as a client contact to airport boards/commissions and airport clients as assigned
  • Review and/or prepare preliminary reports and feasibility studies
  • Perform business development activities (client needs, research, proposals, etc.)
  • Coordinate construction administration and monitor documentation requirements with field staff
  • Assist with the training and development of professional and technical staff
  • Develop relationships with regulatory agencies
  • Travel periodically to work sites and other project related location

    What We Are Looking For:


    • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
    • Licensed Professional Engineer
    • 5 years of progressive experience in the civil engineering field
    • Experience with client relationship management and business development
    • Experience in plan specification development with construction contract administration

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, part-time basis or internship for any employer without restriction. Bolton & Menk does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position.


    WHY BOLTON & MENK?
    Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/


    OUR BENEFITS
    At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers


    We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


    Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.


    It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.

    Qualifications

    Licenses & Certifications
    Professional Engineer (required)


    Equal Opportunity Employer
    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.


     

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