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Joseph Avram, PE
Aviation Project Manager
Joe is a civil engineer with over 20 years of experience leading planning, design, and delivery of infrastructure projects at some of the nation’s busiest airports. His expertise includes navigating complex operational constraints, stakeholder coordination, and constructability challenges in active airfield environments. Joe prioritizes mentoring young engineers and building technically strong teams while collaborating closely with business partners. He works directly with clients to translate operational needs into efficient, compliant, and durable engineering solutions.
Professional Highlights
- Awarded 2019 Young Civil Engineer of the Year by the Illinois Section of ASCE
- Named one of Civil + Structural Engineer Magazine’s 2020 Rising Stars in Full Service Engineering
- Board of Directors – Chicago Engineers Foundation
Joe has collaborated on the following projects
- American Airlines, Hangar II Replacement at O’Hare International Airport
- Chicago Department of Aviation, Lead Tunnel Design and Engineering Services at O’Hare International Airport (part of the Terminal Area Plan)
- Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Terminal C - Garage and Roadway
- Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Infield 6 Ramp Expansion
- City of Philadelphia, Division of Aviation, PHL Passenger Boarding Bridge Replacement Phase 4
- American Airlines, Tulsa International Airport Wet Utility Replacement
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