Senior Project Manager/Director - Aviation

About the role

The Aviation Senior Project Manager/Director will lead project delivery, provide technical direction and oversight, manage financial aspects, and oversee quality control processes. They will also serve as a Client Manager for aviation clients and lead market research and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery as Aviation Senior Project Manager/Director on projects by providing technical direction and oversight to the design team;
• Oversight of financial management, adherence to quality control processes, and appropriate level of delegation to and oversight of supporting staff;
• Develop and implement a business strategy to grow the aviation practice focused on New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia based clients;
• Serve as Client Manager for Aviation clients including Port Authority of New York New Jersey, City of Philadelphia, South Jersey Transportation Authority and other key markets within the NJ/NY/Philadelphia region;
• Lead market research and business development to create/expand industry relationships, pursue and win engineering and planning projects at commercial service and general aviation airports;
• Lead proposal, interview, fee development and negotiations for various project pursuits;
• Cross-market other discipline services and solutions;
• Aid/lead design-build pursuits including strategic pursuit planning, teaming, proposal development and execution;
• Collaborate with regional office leadership with respect to staff assignments, workshare, mentorship, business development, and quality of project deliverables;
• Professionally represent Michael Baker International at technical meetings with agency staff, clients, contractors, and professional organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management, Aeronautical Science, Civil Engineering or Planning;
• 15+ years of related experience;
• Possession of a registered professional engineer or professional planner license in NY and/or NJ;
• UAS pilot license considered a plus;
• Experience with task management of aviation projects and client management for both horizontal and vertical design projects at commercial service and general aviation airports (JFK, Newark, LaGuardia, PHL, ACY, etc.).

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable with FAA Advisory circulars and orders that pertain to airport planning and design;
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS, Airport GIS and Microsoft Office Suite;
• Design experience in airfield infrastructure including runway, taxiway and ramp geometry, airfield pavements; safety areas; airfield grading; storm water systems and construction phasing;
• Familiarity and experience with FAA’s pavement design software, FAARFIELD preferred;
• Ability to travel between various Michael Baker offices and/or client locations in the Northeast;
• Professional certifications (i.e. AICP, AAAE, AAE, CM, or PMP) are a plus;
• FAA ACs and AIP funding experience considered a plus.

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Strong knowledge of aviation regulations and standards;
• Ability to develop and implement business strategies;
• Strong client management and relationship-building skills;
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively;
• Strong knowledge of project management tools and software;
• Ability to manage and mentor a team of professionals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance;
• 401K Retirement Plan;
• Health Savings Account (HSA);
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA);
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability;
• Generous paid time off;
• Professional and personal development;
• Commuter and wellness benefits;
• Project Manager Bonuses;
• Production Employee Bonus Program;
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

Pay

The approximate compensation range for this position is $150,000 to $230,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Schedule

This position is based near New York City in the Tri-State Region. The exact schedule will be discussed during the interview process.