Senior Project Manager for Aviation Engineering and Planning
About the job
- A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, at least 10 years of current airport engineering experience, and a Professional Engineer license are required.
- Strong design skills in site layout, grading, and drainage are required, along with a successful history of project management for airport projects.
- Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration and state requirements and regulations, including FAA Advisory Circular criteria, is required.
- Microsoft Office, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD skills are required.
- The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing is required.
- Train and mentor junior-level staff.
- Commercial airport experience is a plus.
- Business development skills and presentation experience are beneficial.
About the company
Gale Associates evaluates and designs repairs for buildings, infrastructure, and sites, serving public agencies and private owners. Its engineers, architects, planners, and building enclosure specialists focus on renovation and restoration, including the exterior systems that keep water and air out of buildings. Clients hire the firm for condition assessments, repair plans, permitting, and support through bidding and construction, with specialist groups covering airport improvements and athletic facilities. The business grew from civil engineering and surveying into a multidisciplinary consulting practice. Founded in 1964 and operating under its current name since 1987, it is headquartered in Rockland, Massachusetts.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Rockland, MA
Founded
1964
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Coverage starts immediately: Gale advertises first-day health, dental, and fully paid life/disability insurance for staff.
- Shorter Fridays extend year-round: Gale lists half-day Fridays alongside flexible schedules and hybrid options.
- Pay gets regular checks: Gale benchmarks employee salaries before its annual salary cycle and again six months later.
What critics are saying
- Travel accompanies fieldwork: Gale's full-time Rockland, MA Field and Testing Technician requires local travel, with possible regional-office support.
- Gale's full-time Bedford, NH aviation Senior Staff Designer requires civil-engineering bachelor's degree, three-plus years' airport experience, and professional-registration path.
- Loan support has limits: Gale starts repayment after one year and caps contributions at $12,600 over an employee's tenure.
What makes Gale Associates unique
- Repeat work dominates: Gale reports 95% of projects come from longstanding repeat clients.
- Gale inspects hard-to-reach structures: its drones combine infrared imaging with photogrammetry for dimensions and quantities.
- Sports design has external recognition: Gale has earned 32 American Sports Builders Association awards across facility categories.
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