Aviation Operations Manager Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager – Aviation Engineering will provide senior level project management oversight on airport design projects. The Senior Project Manager will develop strong working relationships with airport authorities throughout the region, state agencies, counties and municipalities and other consulting firms. They must be knowledgeable of FAA criteria and design standards and have the ability to obtain PE licensure in multiple states. 

Responsibilities include the technical excellence of aviation engineering projects and on time and within budget project deliverables. This position has business development and management responsibilities for the aviation engineering. The position also includes a significant contribution to strategic planning and building the aviation practice throughout the region.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Business Development:

• Develop business and market Shrewsberry services in Indianapolis and other geographic areas

• Identify and market additional business opportunities with key clients

• Participate in client relations management for assigned key clients

• Participate in proposal presentations and business development activities

• Utilize CRM for tracking of all business development opportunities

• Meet with new/existing clients to discover project information

• Work with technical staff to develop proposal sections and scopes of work

Management:

• Manage and be accountable for the overall financial performance and day-to-day operations for assigned engineering projects, including meeting or exceeding performance metrics

• Implement current and proposed growth and sales plans and develop strategic plan for the department

• Manage and deliver quality aviation projects on-time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the client

• In conjunction with the Shrewsberry Safety Officer, conduct job hazard analysis and create jobsite specific health and safety plans as required

• Mentor, and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans

• Effective utilization of staff to maximize value for client

• Coordinate work efforts and review work performed

• Foster a positive collaborative environment between divisions and offices; promote Shrewsberry culture

• Utilize project management software for successful project management, timely invoicing of client, and accurate/timely reporting of employee expenses and time

Technical:

• Serve as project expert on specific tasks or projects; routinely manages several projects concurrently

• Provide technical direction and development on the scope of engineering work, detailed and on-going schedule input, man-hour requirements, and budgets for the assigned project elements

• Mitigate project risk

• Assign projects to designers and engineers and coordinates a team effort to support the project

• Manage scope, identify and document changes in scope, and seek amendments for changes

• Perform airfield civil engineering design tasks for projects from preliminary to final design; manage the

bidding process and provide services during construction

• Prepare complex studies, construction documents, drawings, maps, reports and supporting documentation

• Provide senior QC review and direction on technical projects

• Review detailed and complex reports detailing tests conducted and results 

• Visit work sites on a frequent basis to monitor project progress

• Communicate with clients regarding project issues and attends meetings

• Define scope of work and man-hour requirements 

• Responsible for ensuring that task, project schedules, and budgets are met

• Develop engineering reports, specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages

• Lead/participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, and scheduling performance

• Identify schedule and cost variances and develop and implement recommendations for corrective action

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree in Civil Engineering preferred

• 10 years of experience with significant airside design

• Demonstrated experience in successful application of FAA criteria and regulations, project management, client interaction, and staff development

• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated leadership skills, sense of vision and ability to motivate and manage others with a proven record of success

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organization and time management skills

• Strong client management and consultant team management skills

• Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively 

• Ability to provide practical and results oriented technical solutions for projects

LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Indiana; licensure in additional states may be required

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the organization insurance policy

 We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.