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Senior Project Manager - Aviation Market

Gresham Smith
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has: 

  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in an architectural project manager role.
  • Airport terminal or landside experience at medium to large hub airports preferred, large / complex project / program experience required.
  • Bachelor of Architecture from an accredited university or a 4-year degree with a Master of Architecture.
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, good public speaking ability, strong project financial management skills, knowledge of production support systems and personal computer proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager will provide leadership and direction for the execution of significant aviation projects. The best candidate will lead by example, mentor and coach junior-level team members and foster an environment of mutual respect and trust among senior-level team members.

As a Senior Project Manager – Aviation Market, you will: 

  • Client management, project scope development, design documentation, production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, financial management, marketing assistance, project quality control and delivery.
  • Create, foster and sustain client relationships.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to continue growing our aviation design practice.
  • Provide leadership and direction for the execution of significant aviation projects.
  • Work in close collaboration with both the firmwide Aviation Practice and the local offices.
  • Execute assignments within the firm’s core values of “Teamwork, Respect, Integrity and Commitment.”

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Join Us

If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits: 

  • Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
  • Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
  • Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
  • Family Planning and Parental Leave
  • Mass/Public Transit Program
  • Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information—sent to hiring managers or any employee—become the property of GRESHAM SMITH.

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