Aviation Manager jobs in Columbia, SC

Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment?  Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement?  Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day?  If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their employment experience.

Our Infrastructure Solutions business focuses on working with public agencies to solve challenges with our built infrastructure, improving the quality of life for all by helping people safely and efficiently travel, delivering clean water, and protecting public health. We partner alongside clients in all project phases, from planning through construction, on building roads, airports and water systems. Our focus is on the people we serve, and their success is our inspiration.

Foth is currently seeking an innovative and results-driven Civil Engineering Project Manager focused on client relations and project management to lead a team in Columbia, SC. 

Foth’s Infrastructure Solutions Aviation team supports both Commercial and General Aviation clients across the Southeast and Midwest providing civil engineering and construction solutions for their airside and landside projects. Projects include improvements and upgrades to various airport infrastructure, including utilities, runways, taxiways, and terminal facilities. You will be an integral part of providing essential solutions critical to the future and long-term sustainability for commercial airports in South Carolina and other Foth aviation clients.

Additionally, you will lead a team serving not only this client but other clients across the Aviation team. You will help facilitate the development and implementation of Aviation Market business strategies and operating plans in coordination with Infrastructure Solutions Division leadership, Operational leadership, client managers and project managers.

• Lead aviation business development efforts in the Carolinas
• Develop and maintain key client and regulatory relationships while promoting Foth in the market sector
• Strategize with Market and Division leaders to develop specific client business plans
• Lead technical engineering, quality assurance/control, and engineering project activities focused on the design of airport systems and infrastructure
• Work to deliver projects within budget, on schedule, and in accordance with contractual commitments.
• Assist with contract review on key projects to help ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims
• Serve as a resource to Foth project managers and engineers on aviation projects company-wide throughout the design and construction process
• Develop technical reports, feasibility studies, and engineering designs
• Establish project objectives and provide performance feedback for project team members
• Lead owner/representative construction services
• Ensure that design standards and processes align with applicable federal, state and Foth standards
• Assist with recruiting efforts through networking and providing referrals

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer license in South Carolina or ability to obtain license within one year of hire 
• Minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience in aviation engineering consulting industry with senior engineering design responsibilities directly related to aviation   
• Demonstrated experience in project management or managing a team of design engineers
• Experience in construction observation and construction administration
• Aviation design experience and knowledge of FAA design standards

• 10 years of experience in engineering consulting with proven ability to develop client relationships

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. All locations are tobacco-free.

About Foth

Foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services. 

Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our 80 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.

Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life. We take on our clients’ toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members.

Foth’s commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities. Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun. Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients’ achieve their goals and improving the world we live in.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference!