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Airport Senior Project Manager - Indianapolis, IN

Rider Solution

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Indianapolis, IN · Posted October 15, 2026

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About the job

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Type: Full Time

Experience Required: 8 Years

Education Level: Bachelors Degree

Summary:

We are currently seeking a skilled Airport Senior Project Manager based in Indianapolis, IN. As a professional consulting firm specializing exclusively in airport planning, engineering, and construction administration services, our mission is to create opportunities for future generations by collaborating with communities to enhance their airports :

Client-Focused: Collaborative and attentive to the unique needs and goals of each project.

Performance-Driven: Committed problem solvers dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovation.

Community-Minded: As stewards of public funds, we are vested in improving the communities we serve.

Social Responsibility: We actively give back to our communities by supporting various charitable organizations and causes.

Professional Growth: We invest in programs to attract, retain, and develop employees, fostering a long-term home for top talent.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing general aviation and non-hub commercial service airport projects. This includes federal and state-funded airport improvement programs as well as locally-funded projects at public and private-use airports.

Key responsibilities include:

Direction and management of FAA and State DOT aviation projects within an assigned client base.

Managing the entire life cycle of a project, from capital improvement planning to closeout, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.

Ensuring compliance with objectives contained within the statewide aviation systems plans, individual airport master plans, safety regulations, environmental laws, federal land acquisition, federal grant assurance requirements, all federal and state design standards, and airspace matters.

Applying knowledge and application of FAA Advisory Circulars for airport design and construction.

Development of contract specifications and bid estimates.

Coordination of engineering design staff and collaboration with other disciplines.

Accurate daily timekeeping.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

5+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering.

5+ years of Aviation Project Management experience.

P.E. preferred or the ability to obtain a State P.E. within the first year.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Proficient knowledge of general office equipment, MS Office, and Faarfield.

Commitment:

We are committed to providing a dynamic and rewarding work environment, offering competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a range of benefits programs to address the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

Benefits:

Our comprehensive total rewards package includes:

Competitive premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision.

Paid Time Off and Holidays.

Short-term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution.

Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid and compressed work week).

Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health.

Education and Training Assistance.

Employee Assistance Program.

Daily office walks.

Referral Bonus.

Work Environment:

The work environment is office-based, with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Physical Requirements:

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stooping, crawling, and lifting. The employee may need to lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.