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
• Client and project team coordination for the identified tasks
• Must be willing and able to work overtime to meet project needs and deadlines
• Travel to client location or regulatory agencies for project-related tasks is expected
• Other duties as assigned

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
• 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
• Demonstrate an interest in experiencing a variety of assignments and responsibilities

Qualifications

• 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
• A 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

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

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