Senior Project Manager/Director - Aviation
Company: Michael Baker International
Location: New York, NY
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-10-26
About this role
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International is seeking an
Aviation
Senior Project Manager/Director
to be based near New York City in the Tri-State Region. This position is a leadership role within the local office and the aviation practice.
The Aviation Senior Project Manager/ Director opportunity will offer challenging design work on airfields as well as ancillary facilities surrounding airports such as access roads, parking lots, and development sites. It will also offer both planning and airport capital program administration opportunities. The Aviation Practice is looking to expand its business and is looking for an individual who is eager to join our team in the challenge of expanding our business.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to high-profile, impactful projects, like Major Aviation Runway Deck Rehabilitation and multiple Taxiway initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience supporting some of the region’s most visible and complex aviation infrastructure programs.
- Lead project delivery as Aviation Senior Project Manager/Director on projects by providing technical direction and oversight to the design team; oversight of financial management, adherence to quality control processes, and appropriate level of delegation to and oversight of supporting staff.
- Develop and implement a business strategy to grow the aviation practice focused on New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia based clients.
- Serve as Client Manager for Aviation clients including Port Authority of New York New Jersey, City of Philadelphia, South Jersey Transportation Authority and other key markets within the NJ/NY/Philadelphia region.
- Lead market research and business development to create/expand industry relationships, pursue and win engineering and planning projects at commercial service and general aviation airports.
- Serve as a Relationship Manager with one or more New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia based clients.
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