Electrical Project Manager - Aviation

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to support major airport capital improvement programs in the Philadelphia region. This role provides senior electrical leadership across terminal, landside, and airfield projects within active airport environments.

The ideal candidate brings strong aviation electrical expertise, experience working in operational airports, and the ability to manage complex stakeholders while maintaining strict compliance with FAA and airport authority standards.

Position Overview

Lead electrical scopes across multiple concurrent aviation projects, including renovations, expansions, and airfield infrastructure upgrades. Manage schedule, budget, risk, and contractor performance while coordinating closely with airport operations to minimize operational impacts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 10 15+ years of electrical project management experience

• Significant aviation or mission-critical infrastructure experience

• Experience working in active airport environments

• Strong knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars, NEC, NFPA, TSA, and airport authority standards

• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office

• Ability to support night work, outages, and operational constraints

Preferred

• PE license

• PMP certification

• Owner's representative or program management experience

• Experience at medium- or large-hub commercial airports

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Manage electrical scopes for aviation capital programs

• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, forecasts, and risk plans

• Support change management and cost negotiations

Technical Oversight

• Provide expertise in aviation electrical systems, including airfield lighting, FAA-regulated systems, vaults and constant current systems, medium/low voltage distribution, emergency power, BHS power, and security systems

• Review designs, RFIs, and submittals for compliance and constructability

Construction & Coordination

• Coordinate with airport operations, maintenance, safety, and security

• Manage contractors, inspectors, and commissioning teams

• Lead shutdowns, cutovers, testing, and system turnover

Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Ensure compliance with FAA, NEC, NFPA, TSA, AHJ, and airport standards

• Serve as primary electrical liaison to airport authorities and stakeholders

• Prepare and present scope, cost, schedule, and risk updates