Title: Experienced Aviation Project Manager

Location: Chicago, IL | Detroit, MI | Columbus, OH (hybrid schedule)

Join Us at Mead & Hunt

At Mead & Hunt, we’ve been shaping communities and solving complex challenges for well over a century. With a people-centric culture rooted in values that empower us to take care of people, do the right thing, and make practical decisions, we’ve built a legacy of trust, innovation, and excellence. These guiding principles have not only defined our work but have also created an environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.

We are proud to serve diverse markets, including aviation, transportation, water, energy, architecture, and more. As an industry leader, we rank among the top 8 in aviation services by Engineering News-Record (ENR), reflecting our expertise and dedication to delivering world-class solutions.

The Role

Are you ready to take your career to new heights with a company that puts people first? At Mead & Hunt, we believe exceptional client partnerships begin with an exceptional team. As an Experienced Aviation Project Manager, you’ll have the unique opportunity to lead impactful projects while building lasting relationships with our valued, long-standing clients.

What You’ll Do

A Day in the Life:

• Oversee and manage medium to large aviation projects, ensuring budgets, schedules, and resources align with client goals.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships, becoming a trusted advisor and partner.
• Develop proposals, including scope and pricing, to secure future opportunities.
• Ensure exceptional project quality through meticulous quality control.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate sustainability and innovation into designs.
• Travel as needed, up to 50%, to client sites and project locations.

What You’ll Need

Required Qualifications:

• A professional degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• OR, at least 11 years of relevant experience if no degree is held.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, including 5 years of technical work and 2 years of project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensure as an architect (preferred) or engineer.
• Accreditation such as NCARB, LEED AP, WELL AP, or Guiding Principles Compliance Professional is highly desired.
• Proven experience with terminal expansions, renovations, and aviation projects at regional airports.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate long-term client relationships.
• An organized, proactive, and collaborative mindset.

What We Offer

At Mead & Hunt, we offer more than a job—we provide an opportunity to grow, thrive, and make an impact. Serving markets nationwide for over a century, we’ve earned our reputation for technical, design, and planning expertise. But what truly sets us apart is our people-first philosophy: we don’t measure success in years, projects, or revenue but in the satisfaction of our clients, employees, and communities.

Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:

• Industry Leadership: Be part of an aviation team ranked #8 in ENR’s 2024 Top 10 Airports Category, reflecting our expertise and reputation for excellence.
• People-First Culture: As an employee-owned firm, we prioritize relationships—with some client partnerships dating back to the 1950s—and provide a collaborative, low-turnover work environment.
• Strong Values: Guided by the principles to take care of people, do the right thing, and make practical
• Career Growth: We help you build a meaningful career. Providing interesting and challenging work is just one part of the equation; we also offer career advancement and training opportunities that allow you to direct your career path.
• Sustainability Commitment: Contribute to shaping a better future through innovative and forward-thinking solutions that serve generations to come.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Base salary commensurate with experience, plus bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Employee ownership opportunities after two years of full-time employment, allowing you to share in the success of the company.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment with generous PTO, sick time, paid holidays, parental leave, and community service leave.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.