SENIOR AVIATION PROJECT MANAGERCKL is currently seeking enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about aviation, engineering, and entrepreneurship and who aspire to grow their career with our Aviation Services Group in our Chicago office.
On a daily basis, this individual will be asked to:
- Lead aviation planning, design, and/or construction management projects based on the candidate's individual strengths. This includes serving fellow junior staff on projects, managing tasks, and handling budgets to ensure CKL's project and financial success.
- Grow your portfolio and be visible in aviation, engineering, and related trade organizations to raise your personal profile and that of company's
- Network with clients and partners to capture CKL's share of the aviation market locally and nationwide. You will be charged to own client interactions and become a trusted advisor with team support.
EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Build upon our relationships and foster new relationships.
- Be a strong consensus builder and team player.
- Be a continuing learner - willing to challenge themselves and grow with the company.
- Be skilled in technical writing, proposal writing, and presentations.
- Be willing to take on a myriad of tasks inside and outside of the market to sustain and grow a small business
REQUIREMENTS- Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field required
- E.I.T required with the ability to gain P.E. licensure within 1 year
- Knowledge and experience working with airports, the FAA, and/or airlines
- Demonstrated history of successful business development and project delivery.
- 8+ years experience
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Private and/or Public sector engineering experience.
- Qualified applicants must pass background and substance abuse test.
- Must be an USA citizen.
- Willing to travel for business development purposes up to 10% of the time
CKL ENGINEERS, LLC provides a hybrid workplace environment while meeting client needs. We offer benefits that include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as our 401k and PTO programs - which benefits employees both in the short and long term.
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