Electrical Project Manager – Aviation

Electrical Project Manager – Aviation – Philadelphia, PA

Electrical Project Manager – Aviation – Philadelphia, PA
Full-Time | On-Site | Philadelphia, PA

Why CMTS?

Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over 42 years of industry experience, CMTS has built a strong foundation for continued success, providing project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide.

We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and collaboration. CMTS is committed to maintaining a work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while supporting work-life balance and employee well-being. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver.

About Your Role

The Electrical Project Manager – Aviation supports major airport capital improvement programs.  This role provides senior-level electrical leadership across terminal, landside, and airfield projects within active airport environments. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, aviation experience, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments while ensuring compliance with FAA, NEC, NFPA, and airport authority requirements.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

What You’ll Need to Get the Job Done

• 10–15 years of electrical project management experience
• Experience working in active airport environments
• Strong knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars, NEC, NFPA, and airport authority standards
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and multiple stakeholders
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to perform site walks in terminal, landside, and airfield environments
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and off-hours as required

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Owner’s representative or program management experience
• Experience at medium- or large-hub commercial airports
• Familiarity with Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) or similar facilities

What You’ll Do

• Manage electrical scopes across aviation capital improvement programs including terminal, landside, and airfield projects
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects in active airport environments
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies
• Support change management including scope review, cost analysis, and negotiations

• Provide technical oversight for aviation electrical systems including airfield lighting, FAA-regulated systems, power distribution, and life safety systems
• Review design documents, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings for compliance and constructability

• Coordinate with airport operations, maintenance, safety, and security teams
• Manage contractors, inspectors, testing agencies, and commissioning teams
• Support night work, shutdowns, and phased construction activities
• Lead testing, commissioning, and system turnover activities

• Ensure compliance with FAA, NEC, NFPA, TSA, and local authority requirements
• Coordinate with utilities, FAA representatives, and airport stakeholders
• Maintain strict adherence to airfield safety and operational protocols

• Serve as primary electrical point of contact for airport authorities and stakeholders
• Lead coordination meetings and executive-level briefings
• Prepare and present reports on schedule, cost, risk, and project performance

• Mentor junior staff and support team development
• Assist with staffing, workload planning, and process improvements
• Promote CMTS safety standards and best practices

What You Can Expect from CMTS

• Opportunities to work on high-impact infrastructure projects across the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands
• Collaborative and growth-focused team environment
• Competitive compensation
• CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for the employee
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities

Salary Requirements

• $145,900 – $173,000 annually

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Equal Employment Opportunity

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.