Your impact
Jacobs wants you on our team. As an Aviation Project Manager in the Salt Lake City metro area, you’ll guide high-impact airport and aviation infrastructure projects from concept through completion — all while helping clients modernize the way the world moves.
This is more than project management. It’s an opportunity to influence the next generation of aviation.
What You’ll Do
As a key leader in our Aviation team, you’ll:
• Own projects from day one — guiding aviation infrastructure programs from planning to delivery
• Build and drive project schedules, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring predictable and exceptional outcomes
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams — engineers, architects, planners, and contractors — to keep progress aligned and moving
• Champion compliance with FAA regulations, safety requirements, and environmental standards
• Identify risks early and lead the development of smart, actionable mitigation plans
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, keeping communication transparent and relationships strong
• Promote continuous improvement, ensuring every project delivers excellence
• Be engaged in projects pursuits and support business development efforts
What You Bring
You’re someone who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys solving complex challenges. You bring :
• Strategic thinking paired with calm, confident decision-making
• The ability to pivot as project needs evolve
• Strong negotiation skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset
• Experience juggling multiple projects without missing details
• A deep commitment to safety, sustainability, and client success
Why Join Jacobs?
• You’ll work with industry-leading experts on projects that reshape airports, strengthen communities, and support a more sustainable aviation future. At Jacobs, we challenge what’s possible — and we’re ready for you to help us write the next chapter.
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Here's what you'll need
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, or related engineering field
• Registered Professional Engineer in Utah, or available to obtain by reciprocity within 2 months
•10-20 years of experience delivering aviation-related projects
• Strong knowledge of aviation standards, regulations, and industry best practices
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, etc.)
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
Ideally, you’ll also have:
• PMP certification
• Experience with sustainable aviation technologies or practices
Posted Salary Range: Minimum
134,500.00
Posted Salary Range: Upper
235,500.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $134,500.00 to $235,500.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on February 11, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .
Locations
| City State Country | ||
| Holladay | Utah | United States |
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