Olsson Associates

Senior Airside Engineer

Olsson Associates$95K — $115K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering preferred; equivalent experience accepted
  • Minimum of 8 years in consulting, 10 years in project management of airport design
  • Strong understanding of engineering business consulting
  • Excellent client service, communication, leadership, and presentation skills
  • Solid interpersonal and decision-making skills with innovative problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of large and complex airport design projects.
  • Ensures project quality through best practices, processes, and regular reviews.
  • Communicates project status and aligns all stakeholders with goals and timelines.
  • Manages resources, budgeting, and procurement for successful projects.
  • Monitors performance and tracks milestones using management technologies.
  • Identifies and mitigates project risks with contingency plans.
  • Solicits client feedback to enhance service quality.

Benefits

  • Employee ownership after the first year through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Work that positively impacts communities
  • Excellent 401(k) match
  • Participation in a wellness program
  • Bonus system rewarding performance
  • Flexible work arrangements available.
Full Job Description
Our Airports team provides services for a variety of airport projects including paving, grading, buildings, airport lighting, and fuel systems. As a Senior Project Manager, you would be responsible for managing large projects and/or sophisticated, high-risk projects, and executing program management services for complex, multi-discipline projects for the firm. Responsibilities include contract negotiations, project staffing, mentoring, resource allocation, scope, schedule, project performance, and quality. The senior project manager builds and maintains positive client relationships for the firm while achieving project financial goals. Primary responsibilities: • Oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of large and complex airport design projects across the firm. • Ensures project quality to client and firm standards through the development and implementation of best practices, processes, and tools, including conducting regular project reviews and audits. • Communicates project status and updates to all stakeholders and ensures all parties are aligned with project goals and timelines. • Manages project resources, including staffing, budgeting, and procurement, to ensure efficient use of resources and successful project outcomes. • Monitors project performance and progress, including tracking project milestones and deliverables, utilizing project management technologies and best practices. • Identifies, assesses, and mitigates project risks by identifying obstacles, developing contingency plans, and proactively managing project issues. • Solicits feedback from clients to ensure a high level of client satisfaction and to identify opportunities to improve Olsson's level of service. Qualifications You are passionate about: • Working collaboratively with others • Having ownership in the work you do • Using your talents to positively affect communities • Empowering others to use their talents You bring to the team: • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering preferred. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an associate degree with equivalent experience is required. • Minimum of 8 years of experience in the consulting industry and 10 years of experience in project management managing airport design projects. • Has a strong understanding of engineering business consulting. • Excellent client service orientation, communication, leadership, and presentation skills. • Has solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems. #LI-DNP Additional Information Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come. As an Olsson employee, you will: • Receive a competitive 401(k) match • Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths • Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements • Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities • Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

About Olsson Associates

Olsson Associates is a multi-disciplinary engineering and design firm that provides a wide range of services, including planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental and technology. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. Olsson Associates has over 30 offices across the United States and employs over 1,200 people. The company serves clients in various industries, including transportation, water, energy, and commercial. Olsson Associates is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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1,200 employees
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Founded
1956

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