Jacobs
Senior Aviation Planner and Project Manager
Jacobs, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Senior Aviation Planner and Project Manager
Jacobs is seeking a
Senior Aviation Planner and Project Manager
to lead comprehensive aviation planning for northwest airports and beyond. The role provides leadership across public and private sector projects, collaborating with technical specialists and driving innovative infrastructure solutions in transportation, water, renewable energy, and utilities. Base Pay Range
$136,600.00/yr – $213,000.00/yr Responsibilities
Interface directly with clients, internal team members, subconsultants, and regulatory agency staff. Lead the preparation of aviation planning documents in compliance with FAA. Assist clients in writing grants to fund aviation projects. Staff and manage interdisciplinary teams. Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliver projects to meet client expectations and Jacobs financial goals. Lead or assist with the preparation of competitive bid proposals and participate in presentations. Recognize, communicate, and mitigate project risks. Provide expertise in aviation, state, and local regulatory requirements and permitting processes. Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field. 10+ years of experience in aviation planning, analysis, grant writing, and permitting. Experience preparing master plan documents, including concept designs and cost estimates. Proven project management expertise, including managing interdisciplinary teams and skills related to scope, schedule, budget, and risk. Demonstrated experience contracting with and managing subconsultants. Business development expertise with the ability to market to state, local, and private clients, secure aviation projects, support market assessments, conduct quality control reviews, and participate in business development activities. Ability to travel as needed for project assignments and pursuits. Strong writing abilities are a must. Preferred Experience (Optional)
Experience working with FAA, ITD, Commercial, and GA airports. Experience tracking environmental commitments and monitoring environmental compliance during construction. Comfort with interpreting engineering design drawings and specifications. Experience preparing Master Plans and ALPs. Experience writing grants for aviation. Benefits
Jacobs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, company stock options, unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, and opportunities for merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and stock awards. EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Job Posting
Job posted on October 14, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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Jacobs is seeking a
Senior Aviation Planner and Project Manager
to lead comprehensive aviation planning for northwest airports and beyond. The role provides leadership across public and private sector projects, collaborating with technical specialists and driving innovative infrastructure solutions in transportation, water, renewable energy, and utilities. Base Pay Range
$136,600.00/yr – $213,000.00/yr Responsibilities
Interface directly with clients, internal team members, subconsultants, and regulatory agency staff. Lead the preparation of aviation planning documents in compliance with FAA. Assist clients in writing grants to fund aviation projects. Staff and manage interdisciplinary teams. Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliver projects to meet client expectations and Jacobs financial goals. Lead or assist with the preparation of competitive bid proposals and participate in presentations. Recognize, communicate, and mitigate project risks. Provide expertise in aviation, state, and local regulatory requirements and permitting processes. Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field. 10+ years of experience in aviation planning, analysis, grant writing, and permitting. Experience preparing master plan documents, including concept designs and cost estimates. Proven project management expertise, including managing interdisciplinary teams and skills related to scope, schedule, budget, and risk. Demonstrated experience contracting with and managing subconsultants. Business development expertise with the ability to market to state, local, and private clients, secure aviation projects, support market assessments, conduct quality control reviews, and participate in business development activities. Ability to travel as needed for project assignments and pursuits. Strong writing abilities are a must. Preferred Experience (Optional)
Experience working with FAA, ITD, Commercial, and GA airports. Experience tracking environmental commitments and monitoring environmental compliance during construction. Comfort with interpreting engineering design drawings and specifications. Experience preparing Master Plans and ALPs. Experience writing grants for aviation. Benefits
Jacobs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, company stock options, unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, and opportunities for merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and stock awards. EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Job Posting
Job posted on October 14, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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