Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Senior Engineer Project Manager to join our dynamic Aviation Team. This position reports to our Aviation leadership team and is responsible for leading and managing the design, planning, and delivery of aviation and airfield improvement projects. This role oversees technical document preparation, directs multidisciplinary teams, coordinates with stakeholders such as TxDOT and airport sponsors, and ensures projects are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget. The ideal candidate brings strong civil engineering expertise, robust project management experience, and familiarity with FAA regulations and advisory circulars.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus of up to $8,000 based on experience and role alignment. Bonus eligibility is contingent upon 12 months of service and must be repaid if the employee leaves the company within one year of hire.

What You Will Do:

Project Leadership & Management

• Provide strategic and technical leadership for aviation and airfield engineering projects from conception through completion. Lead the development of construction plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and specialized engineering reports in alignment with FAA, TxDOT, and sponsor requirements. Establish clearly defined project scopes, prepare detailed fee proposals, and proactively manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure successful and timely delivery.
• Monitor project performance using earned value metrics, milestone tracking, and forecasting tools, identifying risks early and implementing effective mitigation strategies. Ensure consistency and quality across deliverables through structured QA/QC processes and adherence to applicable engineering standards, FAA Advisory Circulars, and best practices in airfield planning, pavement design, grading, geometry, and safety areas.
• Facilitate kickoff meetings, progress reviews, design workshops, and internal coordination sessions to maintain alignment across stakeholders and team members. Prepare and deliver accurate monthly invoicing, financial updates, and comprehensive Project Status Reports (PSRs) that outline progress, issues, and recommended actions. Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical oversight to project engineers and designers, supporting professional development and strengthening the aviation group’s overall technical capabilities.

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for airport sponsors, TxDOT, and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and schedules, document decisions, and ensure clear and timely communication to maintain project alignment. Build and maintain positive client relationships through proactive engagement, responsiveness, and consistent follow-through.

Documentation & Compliance

• Review sponsor-provided documents, including as-built drawings and prior design reports. Coordinate with subconsultants for surveying, geotechnical investigations, environmental studies, and specialized technical services. Ensure project documentation complies with federal, state, and local requirements, including FAA grant processes, environmental regulations, and permitting rules.

Bidding & Construction Support

• Manage the bidding process by organizing pre-bid meetings, issuing addenda, responding to contractor inquiries, and evaluating proposals. Provide construction-phase support through site visits, review of change orders, coordination with contractors, and monitoring of field activities to uphold quality standards and design intent.

Project Close-Out

• Review and approve final engineering drawings, compile project cost summaries, and participate in final inspections with TxDOT and project sponsors. Ensure all close-out documentation is delivered accurately and in accordance with sponsor and regulatory requirements.

Client & Team Management

• Lead cross-functional internal and external teams through project execution. Strengthen client relationships by identifying opportunities during proposals, RFP/RFQ processes, and ongoing engagements. Partner with management to evaluate client satisfaction, manage project risks, and support the overall financial health of the aviation practice. Provide direction, mentorship, and performance support to junior staff.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of project management experience in aviation and airfield design
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and federal aviation regulations preferred
• Proficiency in AutoDesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and related engineering software
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and technical reading skills
• Ability to respond professionally to sensitive client inquiries
• Ability to sit for extended periods; occasional reaching, bending, and lifting up to 40 pounds
• Occasional travel required for site visits and client meetings

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

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EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.

Role Description: 

We are seeking an IT Engineer to join our team, based primarily out of our San Antonio, TX office. This role is first and foremost a hardware role, the primary owner of physical infrastructure at Defense Unicorns' San Antonio location, responsible for racking servers, configuring switching and network gear, and maintaining a growing lab environment that supports active defense programs. When not heads-down on hardware, this person is a contributor to day-to-day IT operations, handling helpdesk tickets, endpoint support, and IT projects alongside the broader IT OPS team. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on lab environment, has real experience standing up physical infrastructure, and can context-switch into IT OPS work without losing momentum. This is an onsite role; physical presence is the job.

Responsibilities: 

Hardware & Infrastructure (~70%)

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, rack-mount switches, and associated network infrastructure in the San Antonio office and lab environments
• Stand up and maintain virtualization environments on IT-owned bare-metal hardware
• Lead rack layout, cable management, patch panel termination, and physical infrastructure documentation
• Support UPS and PDU installation, configuration, and monitoring
• Configure and maintain network infrastructure including switches, access points, and security appliances
• Lead hardware procurement coordination, maintain physical and digital asset inventory, and support engineering and delivery teams with hardware staging needs
• Assist with edge and lab hardware as needed, including mini PCs, single-board computers, and portable networking gear
• Support physical security infrastructure as needed, including access control and related CMMC-adjacent hardware considerations

IT Operations (~30%)

• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 helpdesk support, triaging and resolving tickets or escalating as appropriate
• Administer MDM (Jamf) for device enrollment, policy enforcement, and compliance reporting
• Support endpoint hardware management (primarily macOS) alongside other IT team members, including imaging, configuration, deployment, and decommission
• Support user onboarding and offboarding workflows including access provisioning and equipment movement
• Manage access through Google Admin Console and related identity tools
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders on SaaS tool rollouts, troubleshooting, and updates
• Contribute to IT projects, process improvements, and compliance initiatives aligned with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC

Travel Expectations/Requirements: Primarily onsite in San Antonio; occasional travel to other Defense Unicorns locations (~20%)

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise. 

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• 3+ years in an IT operations, systems administration, or infrastructure role
• Hands-on experience racking and configuring servers and network switches in a lab or data center environment
• Experience with virtualization platforms on IT-managed infrastructure (Proxmox, ESXi, or similar)
• Demonstrated homelab or lab environment experience, comfortable standing up and troubleshooting infrastructure from scratch
• Familiarity with structured cabling, patch panel termination, and physical infrastructure documentation
• Experience with layer 2/3 networking concepts (VLANs, switching, routing)
• Experience with change management processes and IT documentation practices
• Experience with helpdesk or trouble ticketing systems
• Familiarity with macOS endpoint management and MDM solutions (Jamf preferred)
• Experience with Google Admin Console or similar directory/identity management tools
• US citizenship required; must be eligible for CUI access
• Ability to work independently in an onsite environment and manage competing priorities without close supervision

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience with enterprise rack-mount server configuration and out-of-band management (e.g., iDRAC, iLO, IPMI)
• Experience with managed switching and prosumer/enterprise network stacks (e.g., UniFi, Cisco, Ubiquiti, or similar)
• Experience in a defense contractor, government, or classified lab environment
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC 2.0, or similar compliance frameworks
• Exposure to edge compute platforms (single-board computers, mini PCs, GPU workstations)
• Experience contributing to endpoint hardware programs in a shared-ownership model

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Comprehensive Planning Support GIS Analyst  to work on site at Lackland Air Force Base (AFB) in San Antonio, Texas. This is an on-site role with a schedule of 4 days working at the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) on Lackland AFB and 1 day working remotely.

The Planning Support Analyst will be part of a dynamic fast-paced team supporting United States Department of the Air Force (DAF) installations for the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) Installations Directorate (CI). Analyst will support installations worldwide, utilizing Esri ArcGIS desktop and enterprise solutions to meet AFCEC installation planning program geospatial requirements in coordination with organization leadership, planners, and engineers.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

As a Comprehensive Planning Support Analyst at Woolpert, you will: 

• Create, update, and produce a variety of installation planning maps in support of Installation Planning Team (IPT) workshops conducted for approximately 15 installations per year
• Perform complex GIS data analysis, extraction (digitization), and geocoding processes
• Migrate or convert legacy GIS, CAD, non-spatial, hardcopy (paper maps), and tabular data to DAF geospatial standards
• Create and maintain DAF installation planning and civil engineering GIS data in an enterprise environment, managing versioned, multi-user geodatabases
• Review IPT workshop and final report GIS deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency prior to installation distribution
• Review AFCEC Planning GIS 65% and 95% deliverables to ensure alignment with DAF mission partner and GEOMAP visualization requirements
• Ensure compliance with Air Force and Department of Defense geospatial data standards by performing quality assurance and control (QA/QC) processes on the following types of planning data and maps:
• Installation Master and Comprehensive Use plans (land use, zoning, planning districts, mission support areas, vicinity maps, future development, etc.)
• Operational Constraints, Natural and Cultural Resources, Environmental
• Transportation Networks, Airfield and Utility Distribution Systems
• Air Installation Compatible Use Zones (AICUZ), Airspace Clearance
• All series of Installation Development Plan (IDP) Tab Maps (series A through O)
• Perform regular and frequent data updates in coordination with AFCEC and installation analysts or government personnel

• Utilize the Agile framework to enable task visibility and project transparency to AFCEC client:

• Use Agile platform (Jira, Confluence) to record all processes and tasks, and manage all projects
• Maintain detailed continuity folders and Knowledge Base, documenting current installation planning-specific workflows, Standard Operating Procedures, and functional processes to ensure sustained and reliable operations
• Coordinate and execute GIS data submissions and requests to authorized stakeholders and mission partners
• Create and maintain installation and AF enterprise geospatial metadata
• Maintain data for archival storage, record keeping, and inventory of source data and maps

What You Will Bring:

• U.S. citizenship.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of geospatial experience
• Active Tier 1 Investigation (National Agency Check and Inquiries NACI), security clearance, or the ability to pass a Tier 1 Investigation
  • Willingness to undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening
• Extensive knowledge of Esri ArcGIS software and capabilities:
  • Two (2) years of experience using ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap) or ArcGIS Pro
  • Two (2) years of experience using Portal for ArcGIS or ArcGIS Online (AGOL)
• Two (2) years of experience in a role requiring:
  • Excellent problem-solving and consulting skills with emphasis on client and team member engagement
  • Proven experience providing excellent customer service
  • Strong technical proficiency using Microsoft Office products
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary for our dynamic working environment
  • Attention to detail and proven experience meeting data quality assurance and accuracy standards
  • Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently, collaboratively as part of a team, and as a member of a large organization
  • Ability to offer constructive feedback and problem solving, as well as clear direction to support goals

The following experience is favored: 

• Experience with municipal, urban, regional, transportation, or AICUZ planning
• Experience with DAF or DoW (DoD) installation comprehensive planning
• Experience with the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) GIS data standard or other defined spatial data models
• Experience with the DAF GeoBase program
• Proficiency using ArcGIS Data Reviewer or ArcPro Attribute Rules extensions
• Experience with Agile methodologies, preferably using Atlassian software (Jira, Confluence)

• Experience with Service Desk or other customer request ticketing systems

• Enterprise GIS experience
• Experience with DoW (DoD) geospatial data and systems

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.

Role Description: 

We are seeking a talented and experienced Platform Engineer to join our team in a hybrid capacity in San Antonio, Texas. Possessing strong proficiency with Kubernetes, the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our platform, demonstrating a strong understanding of system architecture, problem-solving skills, and the ability to guide junior engineers.

As a Platform Engineer within our organization, you will join a team of dedicated unicorns who are focused on advancing freedom and independence globally. Our teams work on various different technical baselines depending on specific engagements. We focus our Products on the Platform layer, but to deliver for our Heroes, we also work IaC automation, security, and implementation.

Responsibilities: 

You will help us automate and build a runtime Production Environment and serve as a link between the Applications, either custom development, COTS, or OSS, and that environment, advocating best practices and facilitating communication between the application teams and platform teams.

In this position, you will be expected to: 

• Validate Solutions/Implementations: Ensure that solutions and implementations align with the outlined tasks and business requirements. Conduct thorough validations to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the platform.
• Independently Problem Solve: Demonstrate the ability to identify and solve business problems independently. Develop small components to address specific challenges without relying on explicit architecture diagrams.
• Understand Medium-Level Tasking: Comprehend how medium-level tasks contribute to the achievement of overall goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate various components into a cohesive and functional platform.
• Estimate Time and Effort: Provide accurate time and effort estimates for medium-sized tasks. Assist in project planning and resource allocation based on estimated timelines.
• Demonstrate Programming Language Proficiency: Possess familiarity with at least one programming language. Exhibit a basic understanding of when to use a programming language versus a shell for efficient task execution.
• Own the bridge between the Application Development team(s) and the Production Environment

Travel Expectations: 10%-25%

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise. 

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on system architecture and development.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Google Cloud, and Docker.
• Familiarity with continuous delivery, distributed architectures, systems, everything-as-code, containerization, and cloud services.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Ansible) and a basic understanding of shell scripting.
• Proficient with YAML.
• Experienced in working on a team following an Agile framework in a remote environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with security automation and familiarity with API Security, Container Security, and Cloud Security.
• Familiar with architecture security design, monitoring, and performance instrumentation in a complex enterprise environment.
• Comfort with debugging systems and reading/writing code.
• Hold a security clearance/Eligible to apply for a security clearance.
• Possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification.
• Experienced in Department of Defense work, specifically working on a production Authority to Operate (ATO'd) system.
• Knowledgeable about DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD theory.

Keeley Construction is looking to add an experienced Project Manager to our Heavy Civil Team in New Braunfels, TX.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage risk in relation to job-site safety, owner contractual terms, city and/or county specifications, and other contractors that could be working on-site.
• Create, update, and distribute the project schedule to ensure project milestones are met.
• Work with suppliers and field supervision to coordinate material needs. Ensure that materials meet specifications and that packing slips match quantity delivered.
• Work with estimators to organize a pre-construction meeting with key supervisors in operations to assist in the productive progress of a project.
• Facilitate change orders and closeout documentation with clients.
• Communicate and coordinate with local municipal inspectors, consulting firms, engineering firms, owner representatives, and local utilities.
• Schedule subcontractors when needed and manage effective communication to avoid delays in operations.
• Coordinate resources with other project managers, general superintendent, project engineer, etc.
• Document all project impacts in relation to the project schedule, budget, and plans. Communicate these impacts to Business Unit Leader and owner or owner’s representative.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of five years of experience performing primary responsibilities listed above.
• Proficient with Outlook, Excel, and Word is a plus.
• Background of technical skills and understanding of heavy civil construction projects.
• Ability to build and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, vendors, and clients.

                        
All candidates agree to complete an assessment for selection and pre-employment drug screen.

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