Construction Manager, Aviation Infrastructure

At Woolpert, you’ll do work that matters.

As a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, we help clients solve complex challenges that shape communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, advance technology, and improve the world around us. Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.

Position Overview:

Woolpert is hiring a Construction Manager to join our dynamic Construction Engineer & Inspection team in the Western United States to support our Aviation market. This role will collaborate closely with design engineers, project managers, and market leadership to deliver high-quality infrastructure and airport construction projects. The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing construction phase services, including inspection management, contractor coordination, and client communication. This individual will lead field teams, ensure compliance with contract documents, and implement best practices to drive quality, safety, and project success.

The ideal candidate will be located in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, or Wyoming.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

Manage construction inspection activities for infrastructure and aviation projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements

Lead and supervise inspection staff, providing direction, mentorship, and performance oversight

Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure alignment on project goals and expectations

Monitor contractor performance, including reviewing submittals and recommending corrective actions when necessary

Oversee quality of materials and workmanship, ensuring adherence to project specifications

Provide on-site leadership, including issuing field direction and supporting resolution of construction issues

Track project progress, prepare daily and weekly reports, and maintain accurate documentation

Develop meeting agendas, facilitate discussions, and document meeting minutes

Support project budgeting and scheduling efforts

Review certified payrolls for compliance with Davis-Bacon wage requirements

Ensure accuracy and completeness of as-built drawings

Promote and enforce job site safety standards and procedures

What You Will Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

2+ years of construction management or project management experience

Strong understanding of civil engineering and land development construction practices, including means and methods

Experience with construction inspection, observation reporting, and quantity tracking

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and internal teams

Ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance to team members

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification (or ability to obtain)

Ability to safely navigate construction sites and comply with all safety requirements

Travel Requirements & Compensation:

Travel is highly seasonal, with approximately 100% travel from April through October and approximately 25-50% travel from November through March to support onsite airport projects across the Western United States.

Paid overtime for hours worked on billable project assignments.

Daily per diem provided for each day working onsite.

Company-provided vehicle for business travel, with associated vehicle expenses covered by the company.

Company-provided lodging while working onsite, with associated lodging costs covered by the company.

Extended workdays: Employees should expect to work approximately 12–14 hours per day while traveling and working onsite.

Benefits You Will Love:

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).

Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.

Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.

Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.

Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range $87,100 — $130,700 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement .

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter

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