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Kimley-horn

Aviation Planner

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

Our Fort Lauderdale Aviation team has experienced sustained practice growth. The team is seeking ... manage airport landside planning and implementation projects for a growing team serving a strong ...

Mcfarland-Johnson,-Inc.-1

$62K - $84K/yr

EOE Statement Our employee owners come to MJ for the variety of project work and stay for the ... The Regional Aviation Planning Manager will work closely with a diverse team of airport planners ...

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Associate Project Manager, Aviation Planning

Saint Charles, IL • On-site

Hanson Professional Services Inc.
Civil Engineering Construction • 201 - 500 employees
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$95K - $130K/yr

Other

Medical, Retirement

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Prepare airport master plans, layout plans, site selection studies, obstruction analysis, forecasting, noise and environmental evaluations, terminal plans, sustainability evaluations, and business plans.

  • Assist in smart airport planning programs, lead or support in writing grant applications, and communicate analysis results through reports, presentations, and graphic displays.

  • Coordinate with clients and project teams, and travel to client locations or regulatory agencies for project-related tasks.

Job description

Responsibilities
  • Preparing airport master plans, airport layout plans, site selection studies, obstruction analysis, forecasting, noise and environmental evaluations, terminal plans, sustainability evaluations, business plans, and other airport planning tasks and projects;
  • Assist the aviation market in smart airport planning programs, and lead or assist in writing grant applications;
  • Communicate analysis results in the form of technical memoranda, reports, graphic displays, and presentations to government bodies and elected officials as part of the aviation planning process;
  • Participate in preparation of technical proposals, scope of work development, and external relationship building and technical presentations;
  • Client and project team coordination for the identified tasks;
  • Must be willing and able to work overtime to meet project needs and deadlines;
  • Travel to client location or regulatory agencies for project-related tasks is expected;
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Experience in complex and controversial projects;
  • Experience with Microsoft Office software;
  • Experience with AutoCAD/Civil3D and/or ArcGIS;
  • Experience with AEDT and/or AviPlan;
  • Turn preferred;
  • Experience with managing project financials preferred;
  • Must be able to communicate complex technical concepts to technical staff, public officials, and the general public in both written and oral format;
  • Must be able to build effective relationships with internal and external client bases;
  • Must be able to work independently and as a team member to problem solve and learn new technical skills;
  • Must demonstrate an interest in experiencing a variety of assignments and responsibilities;
  • Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Aviation Management, Civil Engineering or a relevant field;
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant airport planning experience with increasing responsibilities and project leadership;
  • Must have a strong working knowledge of FAA advisory circulars and orders;
  • Experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with clients, airport boards, FAA and regulatory organizations;
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in relevant field;
  • Preferred additional certifications: AICP, AAE, CM, LEED, ENV SP, etc.;
  • Proven experience as a project manager and/or task leader on airport planning projects;
  • Experience in mentoring and supervising junior staff.
Salary Range

$95,000 - $130,000

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation;
  • Performance bonuses;
  • 401(k) with matching contribution;
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan;
  • Comprehensive health & well-being plans;
  • Financial wellness plans;
  • Work-life balance programs.

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