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Project Manager, Aviation

EXP
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/30/2026

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

 

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Project Manager, Aviation

 

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will be a part of the Aviation, Transit and Commercial Buildings team, of the Buildings Sector, based in Chicago, IL

 

  • What a day at EXP has in store for you
  • This individual will be responsible for managing the design, production and coordination of projects nation-wide
  • The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a dynamic presenter, and be able to effectively manage diverse groups of clients, project stakeholders, and team members
  • Project Managers at EXP are the primary liaison between clients and EXP project teams, including subconsultants
  • As Project Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for understanding and negotiating appropriate fees, schedule, and contract terms that are acceptable to the client and beneficial to EXP
  • Project Managers are responsible for project performance, including delivering projects within financial and schedule parameters, and for exceeding client expectations
  • Participation in business development through market research, meeting with clients, assisting with marketing proposals, and participating in selection interviews is also a necessity to succeed in this role

 

What your experience looks like

  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Architecture or Engineering from an accredited University
  • Must possess Architectural License or Professional Engineer License
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with the tasks identified above
  • Track record of exceptional performance
  • Experience in a variety of project market sectors, including Aviation, Rail Transit, Federal Government, and Higher Education
  • Thorough working understanding of the Microsoft suite of products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit capabilities
  • Ability to utilize financial management software
  • Ability for occasional travel

 

The salary range for this role is $120,000 to 150,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

 In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.

 

Salary : $120,000 - $150,000

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