Project Manager - Aviation Engineering - Shrewsberry & Associates - Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:00:31 -0600

Position Summary

The Transportation/Aviation Project Manager – Aviation Engineering will provide intermediate level project management oversight on airport/transportation design projects. The Project Manager will develop strong working relationships with department of transportation/airport authorities throughout the region, state agencies, counties and municipalities and other consulting firms. The Engineer must be knowledgeable of DOT/FAA criteria and design standards and have the ability to obtain PE licensure in multiple states.

Responsibilities include the technical excellence of transportation/aviation engineering projects and on time and within budget project deliverables. This position has business development and management responsibilities for the aviation engineering. The position also includes a significant contribution to strategic planning and building the aviation practice throughout the region.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Business Development:

Develop business and market Shrewsberry services in Nashville and other geographic areas

Identify and market additional business opportunities with key clients

Participate in client relations management for assigned key clients

Participate in proposal presentations and business development activities

Utilize CRM for tracking of all business development opportunities

Meet with new/existing clients to discover project information

Work with technical staff to develop proposal sections and scopes of work

Management:

Manage and be accountable for the overall financial performance and day-to-day operations for assigned engineering projects, including meeting or exceeding performance metrics

Implement current and proposed growth and sales plans and develop strategic plan for the department

Manage and deliver quality aviation projects on-time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the client

In conjunction with the Shrewsberry Safety Officer, conduct job hazard analysis and create jobsite specific health and safety plans as required

Mentor, and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans

Effective utilization of staff to maximize value for client

Coordinate work efforts and review work performed

Foster a positive collaborative environment between divisions and offices; promote Shrewsberry culture

Utilize project management software for successful project management, timely invoicing of client, and accurate/timely reporting of employee expenses and time

Technical:

Serve as project expert on specific tasks or projects; routinely manages several projects concurrently

Provide technical direction and development on the scope of engineering work, detailed and on-going schedule input, man-hour requirements, and budgets for the assigned project elements

Mitigate project risk

Assign projects to designers and engineers and coordinates a team effort to support the project

Manage scope, identify and document changes in scope, and seek amendments for changes

Perform airfield civil engineering design tasks for projects from preliminary to final design; manage the

bidding process and provide services during construction

Prepare complex studies, construction documents, drawings, maps, reports and supporting documentation

Provide senior QC review and direction on technical projects

Review detailed and complex reports detailing tests conducted and results

Visit work sites on a frequent basis to monitor project progress

Communicate with clients regarding project issues and attends meetings

Define scope of work and man-hour requirements

Responsible for ensuring that task, project schedules, and budgets are met

Develop engineering reports, specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages

Lead/participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, and scheduling performance

Identify schedule and cost variances and develop and implement recommendations for corrective action

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree in Civil Engineering preferred

10 years of experience with significant airside and landside design

Demonstrated experience in successful application of FAA criteria and regulations, project management, client interaction, and staff development

Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated leadership skills, sense of vision and ability to motivate and manage others with a proven record of success

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organization and time management skills

Strong client management and consultant team management skills

Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively

Ability to provide practical and results oriented technical solutions for projects

LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee or ability to obtain within a 3 month time period; licensure in additional states may be required

A valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the organization insurance policy

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.