Project Manager - Aviation Building
Top Benefits
About the role
Durham, NC, United States
Job Description WSP is currently initiating a search for an Aviation Building Project Manager! This position sits out of our Durham, NC office.
This Opportunity With the intimacy of a small group of staff, along with the support of a large firm, this is an excellent and unique opportunity for the right candidate to challenge themselves and to grow their career.
Our goal is to team with our agency clients and to develop solutions to the complex challenge of advancing aviation design and project management throughout the region. This position is anticipated to support design and project management efforts within the Raleigh-Durham area, servicing aviation and transit related projects.
The candidate will assist in providing project management services and oversight for a variety of architectural and aviation building design and construction projects. Responsibilities include management of consultants and contractors, procurement support, construction oversight, as well as a range of other responsibilities needed to ensure the successful outcome of projects.
This position is contingent upon WSP being selected for a contract or program we’re currently pursuing.
Your Impact Duties And Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including airport authorities, airlines, government agencies, regulatory bodies, and industry partners.
- Providing project management services and oversight for a variety of architectural and aviation building design and construction projects.
- Managing consultants and contractors, procurement support, and construction oversight.
- Coordinating with the Client’s planning and capital development departments to ensure schedules are aligned and deadlines are met.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate concisely both verbally and in written form.
- Ability to solve problems and manage budgets.
- Collaborate with other Business Units to develop and deliver a ‘OneWSP’ service offering to aviation clients.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Growth Opportunities Include
- Work closely with office leadership to pursue opportunities and win new work.
- Assist local leadership in facility related work in the area.
- Assist in coordinating and executing high profile type projects with business impact
- Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, subcontractors, and building authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded buildings, infrastructure, and development projects.
Who You Are Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Construction Management, or closely related discipline.
- 7+ years of relevant post education experience in the learned discipline/industry.
- Registered Architect in NC is a plus.
- Proficient knowledge of project planning and budgeting, and project management best practices.
- Strong knowledge of construction drawing standards and building codes, including fire, electric, energy, utilities, ADA, egress, and associated permitting.
- Familiarity and experience with Airport and Aviation projects.
- Solid understanding of architectural tools (AutoCAD, REVIT, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite).
- Excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail and highly organized.
- Self-starter, able to work independently and able to multi-task.
- Ability to work schedules is conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Accountable, reliable, trustworthy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in architecture is preferred.
- Aviation and Transit architecture related experience.
- Project Management Certification (PMP) preferred.
- Registered Architect in NC is considered a plus.
Job Info
- Job Identification 72506
- Locations 4021 Stirrup Creek Drive, Durham, NC, 27703, US
- Posting Date 08/27/2025, 07:53 PM
About Us About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Notice To Third Party Agencies WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Project Manager - Aviation Building
Top Benefits
About the role
Durham, NC, United States
Job Description WSP is currently initiating a search for an Aviation Building Project Manager! This position sits out of our Durham, NC office.
This Opportunity With the intimacy of a small group of staff, along with the support of a large firm, this is an excellent and unique opportunity for the right candidate to challenge themselves and to grow their career.
Our goal is to team with our agency clients and to develop solutions to the complex challenge of advancing aviation design and project management throughout the region. This position is anticipated to support design and project management efforts within the Raleigh-Durham area, servicing aviation and transit related projects.
The candidate will assist in providing project management services and oversight for a variety of architectural and aviation building design and construction projects. Responsibilities include management of consultants and contractors, procurement support, construction oversight, as well as a range of other responsibilities needed to ensure the successful outcome of projects.
This position is contingent upon WSP being selected for a contract or program we’re currently pursuing.
Your Impact Duties And Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including airport authorities, airlines, government agencies, regulatory bodies, and industry partners.
- Providing project management services and oversight for a variety of architectural and aviation building design and construction projects.
- Managing consultants and contractors, procurement support, and construction oversight.
- Coordinating with the Client’s planning and capital development departments to ensure schedules are aligned and deadlines are met.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate concisely both verbally and in written form.
- Ability to solve problems and manage budgets.
- Collaborate with other Business Units to develop and deliver a ‘OneWSP’ service offering to aviation clients.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Growth Opportunities Include
- Work closely with office leadership to pursue opportunities and win new work.
- Assist local leadership in facility related work in the area.
- Assist in coordinating and executing high profile type projects with business impact
- Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, subcontractors, and building authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded buildings, infrastructure, and development projects.
Who You Are Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Construction Management, or closely related discipline.
- 7+ years of relevant post education experience in the learned discipline/industry.
- Registered Architect in NC is a plus.
- Proficient knowledge of project planning and budgeting, and project management best practices.
- Strong knowledge of construction drawing standards and building codes, including fire, electric, energy, utilities, ADA, egress, and associated permitting.
- Familiarity and experience with Airport and Aviation projects.
- Solid understanding of architectural tools (AutoCAD, REVIT, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite).
- Excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail and highly organized.
- Self-starter, able to work independently and able to multi-task.
- Ability to work schedules is conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Accountable, reliable, trustworthy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in architecture is preferred.
- Aviation and Transit architecture related experience.
- Project Management Certification (PMP) preferred.
- Registered Architect in NC is considered a plus.
Job Info
- Job Identification 72506
- Locations 4021 Stirrup Creek Drive, Durham, NC, 27703, US
- Posting Date 08/27/2025, 07:53 PM
About Us About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Notice To Third Party Agencies WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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About Climate Finance Advisors, Member of WSP
A mission-driven Benefit LLC founded in 2015, CFA works at the nexus of private investment and climate change. CFA specializes in helping clients develop climate finance strategies, appraise and structure climate-aligned investments, channel public and private capital to sustainable investment, and integrate climate considerations into investment decisions, financial products and services, and policies.