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Aviation Civil Engineering Manager

FothLouisville🇺🇸United States

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationLouisville, United States
AutoCADProject Management

Job description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.

Our Louisville office is growing, and we are seeking an experienced Aviation Civil Engineering Manager to provide technical engineering leadership and project management oversight for complex, multidiscipline aviation projects. In this role, you will lead and mentor our expanding Louisville team of talented professionals while collaborating nationally with aviation industry experts. If you’re ready for a dynamic challenge and eager to take your career in an exciting direction, this position offers the opportunity to work alongside outstanding long-term clients and thrive in a flexible, high-energy environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical engineering leadership and project management oversight for complex, multidiscipline aviation projects, including runways, taxiways, terminals, airfield pavements, stormwater systems, utilities, parking, and related infrastructure
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for aviation clients, lead engagement activities including proposals, presentations, regulatory meetings, trade shows, and other business development efforts
  • Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and execution plans to ensure successful delivery of aviation and civil engineering design projects
  • Complete and oversee aviation and civil engineering designs, feasibility studies, technical reports, and engineering documentation using AutoCAD and related design tools
  • Create and review 3D models to support design development, quality control, and coordination across project elements.
  • Ensure all engineering designs and processes meet federal, state, and Foth standards, guidelines, and quality expectations
  • Provide construction representation services, supporting field execution and ensuring alignment between design intent and construction activities
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers on design practices, technical standards, and effective project delivery

Required Qualifications:

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Kentucky or the ability to obtain licensure within one (1) year
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited program
  • 5+ years of project management experience
  • Minimum of 10 years of aviation project design experience
  • Experience in construction observation or administration
  • Knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars for airport design and construction (runways, taxiways, grading/drainage, pavement markings, etc.) preferred but not required
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
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Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.

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