AECOM

Aviation Design Project Manager

AECOM$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Civil Engineering or related field + 8 years of relevant experience
  • Experience managing projects valued at $5MM or more
  • Experience in preparing Project Reports, Feasibility Studies, and PS&Es for Aviation projects
  • Strong track record of marketing services to Aviation clients
  • Professional Engineer License in CA
  • Expertise in project management within the aviation sector
  • Willingness to travel for client engagements in Southern California and beyond.

Responsibilities

  • Perform aviation-related civil design and planning for General and Commercial Airports
  • Plan and oversee multi-disciplinary airport engineering projects
  • Mentor team members and foster a collaborative work environment
  • Provide guidance on complex technical issues to project teams
  • Manage multiple projects and client relationships simultaneously
  • Lead marketing and business development efforts for aviation services
  • Ensure project delivery within schedule, budget, and quality standards.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Paid time off and various leaves of absence
  • Flexible work options and well-being resources
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel insurance and retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan and service recognition awards
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Aviation Design Project Manager for immediate employment for the San Francisco, Orange, or Los Angeles, CA office.

Job Summary/Responsibilities
  • Performing a wide array of aviation-related civil design, planning, construction support, and client management services for General Aviation and Commercial Air Service Airports
  • Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of small and large multi-discipline projects involving the design of airport engineering projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, vehicle service roads, airfield lighting and signage installation, navigational aids, drainage improvements, utility relocation and protection, and pavement rehabilitation
  • Mentor and develop staff, provide leadership and an environment that encourages teamwork, initiative and growth
  • Guide project teams on complex technical issues
  • Supervision, coordination, and production of several projects concurrently
  • Builds and maintains positive client relationships
  • Involved in marketing/business development including the ability to market and win work.
  • Develop strategy, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and execute projects.
  • Coordinate staffing plan and workload through the entire project development duration while meeting project schedules and budgets
  • Control overall project cost and scope, schedule, and quality of work
  • Implement project QA/QC and work with Finance & Accounting, Controller, Department Manager, or Managing Principles for project reviews
  • Preparation of engineering design reports, project definition documents, construction plans, and contract documents / technical specifications
  • Significant design and construction oversight for multiple general aviation clients
  • Collaborating and/or coordinating design teams consisting of multi-discipline design engineers and technicians
  • Coordination with clients, funding agencies, FAA and local permit agencies


Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education with an emphasis on design

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience managing $5MM contract value projects
  • Bachelors of Science - Civil Engineering plus 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Experience in preparation of Project Reports, Feasibility Studies, and PS&Es for Aviation projects
  • A proven track record of marketing/selling services to Aviation clients
  • Professional Engineer License in CA
  • Minimum of 8 years experience including 8 years of project management in the aviation market sector
  • Available to travel to clients and projects in Southern California Nevada and other states within the region


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship is not offered for this position, now or in the future.


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AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
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