Electrical Project Manager Aviation

Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has an extensive 40-year industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation for ongoing success. Our company values employees by fostering a culture of learning, personal development, and well-being. We prioritize work-life balance and ethical business practices and engage with our community through employee-driven initiatives. Join us on our journey of growth and success!

We're currently seeking a highly motivated Electrical Project Manager - Aviation located in Philadelphia, PA .

Overview:

CMTS is seeking a Electrical Project Manager - Aviation to support major airport capital improvement programs in the Philadelphia, PA region. This role will provide senior-level electrical leadership across terminal, landside, and airfield projects within active, operational airport environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical electrical expertise, aviation experience, and strong client-facing project management skills.

The Electrical Project Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to airport authorities and stakeholders, ensuring electrical systems are planned, executed, and delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with FAA, NEC, NFPA, and airport authority requirements.

Required Education:

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

Required Qualifications:

In order to become a candidate, you must possess the following skills and abilities.

• Minimum 10-15 years of electrical project management experience, with significant aviation or mission-critical project exposure.
• Demonstrated experience working in active airport environments.
• Strong knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars, NEC, NFPA, and airport authority standards.
• Proven ability to manage contractors, consultants, and multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform site walks and inspections in terminal, landside, and airfield environments.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and off-hours as required for outages and operational constraints.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• PMP certification.
• Owner's representative or program management experience.
• Experience at medium- or large-hub commercial service airports.
• Familiarity with Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) or comparable facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead electrical scopes for aviation capital improvement programs, including terminal renovations, expansions, and airfield infrastructure.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects in active, occupied airport environments.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support change management, including scope review, cost analysis, and negotiation.

Aviation Electrical Technical Oversight

• Provide subject-matter expertise for aviation electrical systems, including:
  • Airfield lighting systems (ALS, HIRL, MIRL, REILs, PAPI)
  • FAA-regulated power and control systems
  • Electrical vaults, regulators, and constant current systems
  • Medium- and low-voltage power distribution
  • Emergency power, generators, UPS, and life-safety systems
  • Baggage handling system (BHS) power and controls
  • Security, access control, CCTV, and low-voltage systems
• Review design documents, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings for compliance and constructability.

Construction & Field Coordination

• Coordinate closely with airport operations, maintenance, safety, and security teams.
• Manage electrical contractors, inspectors, testing agencies, and commissioning agents.
• Support night work, shutdowns, and phased cutovers to maintain airport operations.
• Lead system testing, commissioning, acceptance, and turnover activities.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with FAA Advisory Circulars, NEC, NFPA, TSA requirements, local AHJs, and airport standards.
• Coordinate with utilities, FAA representatives, airport authorities, and third-party stakeholders.
• Maintain strict adherence to airfield safety protocols and badging requirements.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary electrical point of contact for airport authorities, airlines, tenants, and consultants.
• Lead technical coordination meetings and executive-level briefings.
• Prepare and present clear, concise reports on electrical scope, schedule, cost, and risk.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor Assistant Project Managers, inspectors, and junior staff.
• Support staffing plans, workload forecasting, and professional development.
• Promote CMTS best practices, safety culture, and continuous improvement.

Salary:

$150,000.00 - $185,000.00 annually or DOE

Bonus Pay:
A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at management's discretion.

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CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees.

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.