Associate Project Manager, Aviation Planning

About the role

The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing airport master plans, airport layout plans, site selection studies, obstruction analysis, forecasting, noise and environmental evaluations, terminal plans, sustainability evaluations, business plans, and other airport planning tasks and projects
• Avoiding the aviation market in smart airport planning programs, and leading or assisting in writing grant applications
• Communicating analysis results in the form of technical memoranda, reports, graphic displays, and presentations to government bodies and elected officials as part of the aviation planning process
• Participating in preparation of technical proposals, scope of work development, and external relationship building and technical presentations
• Coordinating with client and project teams for the identified tasks
• Working overtime to meet project needs and deadlines
• Traveling to client locations or regulatory agencies for project-related tasks

Requirements

• Skills: Experience in complex and controversial projects, experience with Microsoft Office software, experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or ArcGIS, experience with AEDT and/or AviPlan, turn preferred, experience with managing project financials preferred, ability to communicate complex technical concepts, ability to build effective relationships, ability to work independently and as a team member to problem solve and learn new technical skills, demonstration of an interest in experiencing a variety of assignments and responsibilities
• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Aviation Management, Civil Engineering or a relevant field, minimum of 8 years of relevant airport planning experience with increasing responsibilities and project leadership, strong working knowledge of FAA advisory circulars and orders, experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with clients, airport boards, FAA and regulatory organizations, preferred additional qualifications: Master’s degree in relevant field, following certifications: AICP, AAE, CM, LEED, ENV SP, etc., proven experience as a project manager and/or task leader on airport planning projects, experience in mentoring and supervising junior staff

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate complex technical concepts to technical staff, public officials, and the general public in both written and oral format
• Must be able to build effective relationships with internal and external client bases
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member to problem solve and learn new technical skills
• Must demonstrate an interest in experiencing a variety of assignments and responsibilities

Skills

• Experience in complex and controversial projects
• Experience with Microsoft Office software
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or ArcGIS
• Experience with AEDT and/or AviPlan
• Turn preferred
• Experience with managing project financials

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs

Culture

• Monthly educational webinars
• Lunch & learn development sessions
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
• Mentorship opportunities
• Award-winning internship program
• Employee recognition

Pay

$95,000 - $130,000

Schedule

N/A