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Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America

Overview

Join our growing aviation team as an Aviation Project Manager in Nashville, TN and play a pivotal role in shaping critical airport infrastructure that impacts communities and connectivity nationwide. In this role, you'll lead the full lifecycle of complex aviation design and construction projects—bringing together technical expertise, strategic leadership, and client partnership to deliver high-impact, mission-critical solutions.

You'll work at the intersection of engineering excellence and program delivery, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with FAA and industry standards. Collaborating with industry-leading experts across disciplines, you'll have the opportunity to influence major capital improvement programs while advancing your own career in a supportive, flexible hybrid work environment. This is a high-visibility role ideal for professionals who thrive in dynamic, multidisciplinary settings and are motivated to drive innovation, deliver quality, and make a lasting impact on aviation infrastructure.

Your role

  • Own project delivery from end to end – Oversee scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk across aviation projects.
  • Serve as a trusted client advisor – Build strong relationships with airport clients and represent AtkinsRéalis' full suite of capabilities with minimal oversight.
  • Lead capital improvement program (CIP) efforts – Support clients through planning, grant applications, design, procurement, construction administration, and closeout.
  • Drive technical excellence – Provide oversight on airfield and landside design; review engineering concepts, plans, and specifications to ensure quality and compliance.
  • Coordinate across disciplines – Partner with engineers, subconsultants, and technical teams to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Guide project planning and execution – Develop and manage cost estimates, staffing plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Solve complex engineering challenges – Evaluate alternatives, mitigate risks, and implement practical, cost-effective solutions.
  • Mentor and develop talent – Support and coach junior engineers and technical staff, fostering a high-performing team environment.
  • Engage with key agencies – Collaborate with the FAA and TDOT Aeronautics Division on grants, inspections, and construction administration.
  • Support construction oversight – Ensure quality assurance and field coordination through project delivery.
  • Travel as needed – Occasional travel to project sites (domestic and potentially international).
Cities & development Project & Programme Management

Location

Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-156574

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in aviation engineering and/or project management, with increasing responsibility
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)
  • Proven experience managing airport or aviation infrastructure projects
  • Strong understanding of FAA standards, funding processes, and airport development programs
  • Excellent communication and client management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Demonstrated success managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus
  • Strong technical writing and documentation
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $100,000- $150,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability.

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

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