Aviation Project Manager (Senior level)

About the role

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. As an Aviation Project Manager, you will play a vital role in winning, managing, and delivering high-quality, profitable projects that exceed client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage single-discipline projects and contribute to multidisciplinary efforts
• Oversee the on-time submittal of technical work products and deliverables
• Schedule/lead internal and external project meetings to maintain project progress
• Coordinate with resource managers to ensure adequate staffing is assigned to projects
• Prepare scope of work and fee breakdowns that result in financial success for the firm
• Monitor project financials, burn rate, and earned value and take appropriate action to make adjustments as needed
• Identify project changes quickly and obtain contract amendments or conduct other change management activities as needed
• Participate in business development and marketing efforts by meeting with clients and teaming partners, identifying leads for future work, and collaborating with others to successfully propose and win
• Manage communications between client, DOWL, and/or subconsultant staff
• Provide management and leadership for multiple projects of moderate size and complexity
• Lead the development of scope, schedule, and budget for projects
• Ensure project quality, client satisfaction, and financial outcomes of assigned projects
• Work independently with minimal oversight to complete pursuit development and business development tasks
• Follow established procedures and exercise independent judgment on administrative projects under broad minimal management direction
• Supervise team operations and the daily workflow of the team
• Recruit and hire new employees
• Implement training for new hires and identify training opportunities for current staff
• Communicate information from leadership to employees and vice versa
• Maintain employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching
• Set goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicate them to employees
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Handle discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 6 years of experience required (0 years as a PM)
• 5 years of experience required with advanced degree (0 years as a PM)
• PE, PMP, or equivalent required (depending on discipline)
• DOWL PM certification required
• Valid driver’s license required to support legitimate business purposes

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of project-related technical terms and fundamentals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Proficient in software such as Projectwise, Newforma, Deltek Vision, UKG, Bluebeam
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in both a leadership and supporting role
• Experience with business development and marketing efforts
• Ability to manage communications between client, DOWL, and/or subconsultant staff
• Ability to serve as a company ambassador that fosters client satisfaction and loyalty

Skills

• Technical Expertise
• Teamwork, Communication, and Leadership
• Understanding Scope and Budget
• Business Development, Marketing, and Industry Standards
• Client Interaction

Benefits

DOWL provides a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and financial well-being of our full-time employees and their families. This includes a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) (including employer contribution), flexible spending account, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, dependent care account, employee assistance program, a 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contributions for matching, profit sharing, student debt repayment, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $115,668.00 - $173,502.00. In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position.

Schedule

Employees also receive nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more details and eligibility please visit Careers - DOWL.