Aviation Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced aviation project manager to join our dynamic team at HDR. This role involves managing multi-discipline airport projects with a focus on airside and landside projects, often with high levels of technical complexity.

Responsibilities

• Marketing, planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of multi-discipline airport projects
• Leading a design team, reviewing/checking their deliverables, and mentoring staff
• Developing and reviewing proposals and participating in interviews and client presentations
• Managing services during construction efforts on active construction projects
• Implementing QA/QC procedures and training personnel
• Coordinating projects with regulatory agencies and serving as a liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams
• Leading the implementation of HDR’s Health and Safety program on projects
• Instructing, mentoring, and assisting junior staff in their career development

Requirements

• Extensive airport engineering and construction experience
• Experience in managing and developing multi-discipline teams
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to interact with various design teams and have excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills
• A positive attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Civil Engineering
• At least 15 years of experience in civil engineering and design team management, specifically related to aviation market sector
• At least 5 years of project management experience with Southern California airports
• Experience on airside and landside aviation projects
• Experience in Program Management/Construction Management (PM/CM) projects as Owner’s representative
• P.E. License preferred
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential preferred
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and aviation design standards
• Experience working in and leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience working on and leading large aviation projects
• Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills
• Local candidates preferred

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.