Engineering Project Manager Jobs in Massachusetts
Engineering Project Manager jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and infrastructure, with openings at every level from associate project manager through senior program director. Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham anchor the largest share of hiring, where employers like Raytheon Technologies, General Electric, and Massachusetts General Hospital Brigham and Women's have long-standing engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties in Massachusetts listings are systems engineering program management, biotech facility projects, and transportation infrastructure delivery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Are you an experienced aviation engineer ready to lead complex airport infrastructure projects from planning through implementation? Do you enjoy combining technical expertise with project leadership to deliver innovative solutions that enhance airport operations, improve safety, and support the long-term growth of the communities airports serve?
CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Engineering Project Manager to join our Aviation Team in Boston, MA; Providence, RI; Burlington, MA; or Norwell, MA. In this role, you'll lead the planning, design, and delivery of airside, landside, and airport facility projects while partnering with airport sponsors, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to create innovative solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and long-term operational success.
- Manage airside, landside, and facility-related aviation projects from planning through implementation, delivering practical, sustainable solutions that enhance airport operations, safety, and efficiency
- Oversee aviation infrastructure project delivery including scope, budget, schedule, and client satisfaction
- Coordinate contracts, technical documentation, and collaboration with clients, regulators, and subcontractors
- Drive project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly progress reviews
- Develop and implement health and safety plans while ensuring regulatory compliance and QA/QC standards
- Communicate project status, technical findings, and recommendations clearly to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
- Independently completes routine development of engineering design, preparation of specifications, compiles technical reports and other activities requiring knowledge of standard principles and techniques
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 10 years progressive engineering experience required, including 2 years of project management experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Expert knowledge of the aviation engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices
- Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.)
- Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
- Demonstrated leadership, organization, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
- Proven ability to manage scope, budget and schedule of technical tasks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative mindset
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and other management software
- Knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
- Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
- Shape the future of aviation infrastructure by leading meaningful projects that enhance airport safety, efficiency, and long-term growth
- Own projects from strategy through delivery, combining technical expertise and project leadership to make a visible impact
- Build lasting client partnerships while working with airport sponsors, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders on high-profile infrastructure investments.
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.
We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Are you an experienced aviation engineer ready to lead complex airport infrastructure projects from planning through implementation? Do you enjoy combining technical expertise with project leadership to deliver innovative solutions that enhance airport operations, improve safety, and support the long-term growth of the communities airports serve?
CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Engineering Project Manager to join our Aviation Team in Boston, MA; Providence, RI; Burlington, MA; or Norwell, MA. In this role, you'll lead the planning, design, and delivery of airside, landside, and airport facility projects while partnering with airport sponsors, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to create innovative solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and long-term operational success.
- Manage airside, landside, and facility-related aviation projects from planning through implementation, delivering practical, sustainable solutions that enhance airport operations, safety, and efficiency
- Oversee aviation infrastructure project delivery including scope, budget, schedule, and client satisfaction
- Coordinate contracts, technical documentation, and collaboration with clients, regulators, and subcontractors
- Drive project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly progress reviews
- Develop and implement health and safety plans while ensuring regulatory compliance and QA/QC standards
- Communicate project status, technical findings, and recommendations clearly to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
- Independently completes routine development of engineering design, preparation of specifications, compiles technical reports and other activities requiring knowledge of standard principles and techniques
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 10 years progressive engineering experience required, including 2 years of project management experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Expert knowledge of the aviation engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices
- Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.)
- Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
- Demonstrated leadership, organization, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
- Proven ability to manage scope, budget and schedule of technical tasks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative mindset
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and other management software
- Knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
- Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
- Shape the future of aviation infrastructure by leading meaningful projects that enhance airport safety, efficiency, and long-term growth
- Own projects from strategy through delivery, combining technical expertise and project leadership to make a visible impact
- Build lasting client partnerships while working with airport sponsors, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders on high-profile infrastructure investments.
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.
We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The qualifications that appear most often in engineering project manager jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline required
- PMP certification from the Project Management Institute strongly preferred
- Five or more years managing engineering projects from initiation through closeout
- Experience with defense, life sciences, or infrastructure projects in regulated environments
- Proficiency with project scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6
- Strong stakeholder communication skills across technical and executive audiences
Engineering Project Manager Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering project manager in Massachusetts?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline followed by several years of hands-on project work, then earning the Project Management Professional credential through the Project Management Institute. Massachusetts does not require a state-issued license specifically for engineering project managers, though licensed Professional Engineers overseeing certain public infrastructure work must hold a PE license issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
How much do engineering project managers make in Massachusetts?
Engineering project managers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $201,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $137,750 for the lowest 10% to over $286,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire engineering project managers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring engineering project managers in Massachusetts right now include Eversource Energy, Greenman-Pedersen, and Bowman, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense contractors, biotech firms, and large academic medical centers makes it one of the more consistent states for sustained engineering project management hiring year-round.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most engineering project manager jobs?
Boston, Andover, and Wilmington have the most engineering project manager openings in Massachusetts. Greater Boston and Cambridge drive the bulk of listings through their dense clusters of defense contractors, life sciences campuses, and major hospital systems, while suburban corridors like Waltham and Woburn attract roles tied to technology and biopharma headquarters that have expanded along Route 128.
Are there remote engineering project manager jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since engineering project management often requires on-site presence during construction, commissioning, or lab phases. About 42% of engineering project manager openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. The parts of the role most likely to stay remote are planning, reporting, vendor coordination, and stakeholder communications rather than field supervision or hands-on inspection work.
How can I get hired as a engineering project manager in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a project coordinator or junior project engineer role, which large Massachusetts employers in defense and life sciences regularly post as stepping stones. Companies like Raytheon Technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific run rotational engineering programs that place early-career candidates on project teams. Building toward an entry-level PMI credential, such as the Certified Associate in Project Management, and gaining experience coordinating schedules or managing change requests in an adjacent role like quality engineer or systems analyst meaningfully improves candidacy.
Where can I find and apply to engineering project manager jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to engineering project manager jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly.
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