
What We're Looking For: This role is a technical and practice area manager within our Aviation Group and coordinates work with Project Managers to assign technical resources on projects in a manner that positively impacts the business and employee experience. This role has responsibility to ensure direct reports' utilization and billable rates are acceptable. Work at this level is characterized also by working on complex airport projects and maintaining client relationships. This role functions as a technical design lead on projects as well as the technical discipline manager for an assigned geographical region and reports directly to the Aviation Practice Leader.Responsibilities:Manages and provides engineering production leadership for a geographic region within the aviation market, facilitating a collaborative work environment and advancing initiatives that support a positive employee experience.Serves as subject matter expert for airport design and planning projects. Provides technical consulting on program objectives and requirements.As needed, provides technical input with proposals and Project Management Plans to provide accurate estimates for projects or programs.Operates as a technical lead as required for larger or complex airport projects.Reviews operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.Reviews and provides feedback to engineer's specifications, documents, drawings, plans, and reports. May complete these items if needed.Responsible for completion and delivery of engineering documents and bid packages within assigned geographical region.Attends meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.Works to reduce department projects costs to drive competitive status.Develops and builds positive relationships with clients, direct reports, officials, contractors, and others.Supports and implements strategic and business planning activities.Attends various leadership meetings.Performs other duties as requested.
Education & Experience Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from accredited program. Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience designing and delivering construction documents for general and commercial airport projects. Registered PE.Solid technical knowledge working on airport projects.Good rapport with State Aeronautics agencies and Federal Aviation Administration.Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting the organization.Effectively collaborates with business and teams to meet defined objectives.Effectively manages and motivates employees.Sets priorities and reconciles information from competing interests.
Why join us?
Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 650+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®.
Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company’s core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:
We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
No unsolicited agency submissions. Barge Design Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resume becomes the property of Barge Design Solutions, and no fee will be paid for resulting hires. Only agencies with a signed agreement are authorized to submit candidates.

Barge Design Solutions is a multidisciplinary, employee-owned engineering and architecture firm driven by a simple purpose: to improve the lives of our people, clients, and communities. With 650+ professionals based in the Southeast, we combine innovative thinking, technical expertise, and a deep commitment to making a difference in the places we serve.
At Barge, our people are the foundation of everything we do. We foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and creativity, empowering our team to deliver meaningful solutions that address today’s challenges and shape tomorrow’s opportunities. Whether designing resilient infrastructure, supporting sustainable growth, or strengthening the communities we call home, we approach every project with purpose and care.
Consistently ranked among Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms and recognized as a certified Great Place to Work® for over seven years, Barge is more than a firm—we are a trusted partner, an advocate for innovation, and a champion of community impact. Together, we’re building a better future.