Aviation Project Director

About the role

We are seeking an Aviation Project Director to join our team in New York, NY.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-discipline team through the Design, Procurement, and Construction phases of aviation programs.
• Create and maintain an attitude of leadership towards the project team with respect to overall management activities to achieve quality programs, while respecting the established budget and schedule objectives.
• Responsible for planning, monitoring, appraising, reviewing, and delivering aviation programs and the team's'activities in accordance with the goals of the organization.
• Oversight of scheduling/cost controllers and activities. This person will work with SMEs, estimators, and procurement staff to present accurate project budgets.
• Meet client's'objectives by preparing Program Initiation and Program Management Plan, executing plan requirements, analyzing variances, initiating corrective actions.
• Achieve efficiencies by accepting responsibility and accountability for results, exploring opportunities to add value to the organization.
• Lead, mentor, and manage multidisciplinary project teams, including project managers, and oversee staffing and workload to meet project deadlines.
• Develop and execute a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas to target for improvement.
• Interfaces with the Executive sponsors, business leaders and stakeholders to make sure all requirements are captured.
• Prepare and complete action plans; implement and report on production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; identify and mitigate project risks, resolve problems to keep projects on schedule and within budget; complete audits; identify trends; determine improvements; implement change.
• Build client relationships within the aviation marketplace. Develop into being a trusted advisor within the local industry.
• Track potential clients project needs and capital planning programs, specifically large and medium hub airports.
• Identify new business opportunities, participate in marketing activities, and write proposals to secure future projects.
• Meet with clients and develop relationships on coordinated marketing visits.
• Participate and attend events and conferences.
• Provide and organize client presentations and lessons learned activities.
• Collaborate with marketing, project manager, and other staff needed for proposal responses.
• Lead interview and presentations preparations for project opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Requires 12 years' experience to include aviation experience.
• Must have a PE or be able to receive one within 6 months of recruitment.
• Experience successfully managing large-scale, complex aviation and civil projects.
• Experience with both design and construction.
• Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering projects in live operational environments.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including risk management, and proficiency with project management software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Requires 12 years' experience to include aviation experience.
• Must have a Professional Engineer (PE) license or be able to obtain one within 6 months of recruitment.
• Experience managing large-scale, complex aviation and civil projects.
• Experience with both design and construction phases.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and deliver projects in live operational environments.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including risk management, and proficiency with project management software.

Skills

• Project management methodologies.
• Risk management.
• Proficiency with project management software.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Client relationship building.
• Proposal writing and presentation skills.
• Technical resource engagement.
• Collaboration and communication skills.
• Legal and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Leaves of absence options.
• Flexible work options.
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits.

Pay

Expected compensation range is between $127,000 - $212,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Schedule

Full time.