Senior Airside Engineer

Company Overview

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a people‑centric firm, we prioritize responsiveness, transparency, and results for our people, clients, and the company.

Position Overview

Our Airports team provides services for a variety of airport projects including paving, grading, buildings, airport lighting, and fuel systems. As a Senior Project Manager, you will manage large or high‑risk projects and execute program management services for complex, multi‑discipline projects. Responsibilities include contract negotiations, project staffing, mentoring, resource allocation, scope, schedule, project performance, and quality. You will build and maintain positive client relationships while achieving project financial goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of large and complex airport design projects across the firm.
• Ensure project quality to client and firm standards through the development and implementation of best practices, processes, and tools, including conducting regular project reviews and audits.
• Communicate project status and updates to all stakeholders and ensure all parties are aligned with project goals and timelines.
• Manage project resources, including staffing, budgeting, and procurement, to ensure efficient use of resources and successful project outcomes.
• Monitor project performance and progress, tracking project milestones and deliverables, and utilizing project management technologies and best practices.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks by developing contingency plans and proactively managing project issues.
• Solicit client feedback to ensure high satisfaction and identify opportunities to improve Olsson’s service level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering preferred. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree with equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the consulting industry and 10 years of experience managing airport design projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering business consulting.
• Excellent client service orientation, communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Solid interpersonal and decision‑making skills with the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems.

What You Bring

• Passion for working collaboratively with others.
• Ownership mindset in the work you do.
• Desire to positively affect communities with your talents.
• Commitment to empowering others to use their talents.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match.
• Tailored career development paths.
• Flexible work arrangements where possible.
• Positive community‑impact work.
• Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
• Traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.).
• Bonus system rewarding performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.