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Airport Senior Project Manager - Tampa, FL

Rider Solution

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Tampa, FL · Posted October 15, 2026

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About the job

Location: Tampa, FL

Type: Full Time + Benefits

Experience Required: 8 Years

Education Level: Bachelors Degree

Summary:

We are seeking a qualified Airport Senior Project Manager for a professional consulting firm specializing exclusively in airport planning, engineering, and construction administration services. With a commitment to improving airports and fostering community partnerships, our firm has been a leader in the aviation field since 1973.

As part of our team, you will be:

Client-Focused: Collaborative and attentive to the unique needs and goals of each project.

Performance-Driven: Dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovation.

Community-Minded: Vested in the work as stewards of public funds used to improve the communities we serve.

Socially Responsible: Supporting various charitable organizations and causes to give back to our communities.

Professional Growth: Investing in programs to attract, retain, and develop employees, making our company a long-term home for top talent.

Responsibilities:

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing general aviation and non-hub commercial service airport projects. This includes federal and state-funded improvement programs as well as locally-funded projects at public and private use airports.

Key responsibilities include:

Direction and management of FAA and State DOT aviation projects within an assigned client base.

Managing the entire life cycle of a project from capital improvement planning to closeout, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.

Ensuring compliance with regulations, safety standards, environmental laws, and federal grant assurance requirements.

Applying knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars for airport design and construction.

Developing contract specifications and bid estimates.

Coordinating engineering design staff and collaborating with other disciplines.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

8+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering.

8+ years of Aviation Project Management experience.

P.E. preferred or the ability to obtain a State P.E. within the first year.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Proficient knowledge of general office equipment, MS Office, and Faarfield.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive total rewards package, including:

Competitive premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision.

Paid Time Off and Holidays.

Short-term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution.

Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid and compressed work week).

Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health.

Education and Training Assistance.

Employee Assistance Program.

Daily office walks.

Referral Bonus.

Work Environment:

The work environment is office-based, with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Physical Requirements:

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stooping, crawling, and lifting. The employee may need to lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.