Job SummaryLandrum & Brown (L&B) is seeking a Senior Managing Consultant to serve as a strategic and operational leader within our Aviation Environmental practice. This role is designed for an established environmental professional with deep, aviation-specific expertise who is ready to shape direction, influence executive decision-making, and operate as a national center of excellence for environmental due diligence across major U.S. airports.
You will function at the intersection of technical authority, operational leadership, and client advisory - guiding complex NEPA programs while mentoring teams and strengthening our aviation environmental platform.
The Opportunity
This is not a purely technical delivery role. It is a senior leadership position with dual impact:
Operational Leadership: Support practice leadership in resource planning, financial performance, quality assurance, and risk management across aviation environmental projects.
Technical Center of Excellence: Serve as a national authority for airport environmental issues, overseeing and advising on Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA), and Categorical Exclusions (CatEx) for major airport capital programs.
You will play a visible role in shaping environmental strategy for airport sponsors, airlines, and federal stakeholders while maintaining hands-on involvement in technically complex and high-profile programs.
Responsibilities & QualificationsYour Impact: Strategic & Operational Leadership- Partner with Aviation Practice leadership to drive operational excellence, including forecasting, staffing strategy, margin management, and quality control.
- Elevate technical standards and consistency across EIS, EA, and CatEx documentation nationwide.
- Lead internal technical reviews and serve as escalation authority for complex environmental risk issues.
- Mentor mid-level staff, building bench strength in aviation-focused NEPA delivery.
Technical Authority - Aviation Environmental Due Diligence - Provide senior oversight and direction on airport NEPA and environmental issues:
- Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)
- Environmental Assessments (EA)
- Categorical Exclusions (CatEx)
- Part 150 Noise Compatibility Programs
- Stand alone noise and air quality analyses specifically for aviation sources
- Provide environmental support for airfield expansion, runway extensions, terminal redevelopment, and landside infrastructure projects.
- Oversee technical disciplines including air quality conformity, noise analysis (Part 150 and Part 161 familiarity), wetlands, cultural resources, and cumulative impact analysis.
- Interface with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airport authorities, and cooperating agencies on complex regulatory matters.
Client Advisory & Market Leadership - Act as executive-level advisor to airport sponsors and aviation clients.
- Support business development efforts, including capture strategy, proposal leadership, and client relationship management.
- Represent the firm in industry forums such as Airports Council International (ACI), American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), and Airport Consultants Council (ACC).
- Strengthen our reputation as a trusted environmental advisor across major U.S. aviation hubs.
What We're Seeking:- 10+ years of progressive environmental consulting experience, with a strong concentration in aviation infrastructure.
- Demonstrated leadership of complex NEPA documents (EIS, EA, CatEx) for commercial service airports.
- Direct experience working with FAA Airport District Offices and regional environmental staff.
- Strong command of environmental risk mitigation strategies in large capital improvement programs.
- Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders.
- Track record of operational oversight - budget accountability, utilization management, and performance leadership.
- Advanced degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, or related field preferred.
Why This Role Stands Out: - National Visibility: Influence environmental programs at many of the largest airports in the United States.
- Leadership Without Losing Technical Depth: Maintain hands-on engagement in technically complex work while shaping practice direction.
- Platform for Broader Executive Growth: Direct pathway toward broader aviation practice leadership.
- Center of Excellence Mandate: Build and refine best-in-class standards for aviation environmental due diligence.
This position is ideal for an environmental leader who has mastered aviation NEPA delivery and is ready to extend their impact - operationally, strategically, and nationally - while continuing to serve as a trusted technical authority.
Additional InformationLandrum & Brown is committed to pay equity.As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $160,000 - $180,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. Landrum & Brown is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.
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Landrum & Brown offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.
