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We are seeking a Terminal Planner‑Senior Consultant to join Ricondo's team of aviation consultants at our Alexandria, Virginia office. Ricondo team members are passionate about collaborating with airport management to address the complex issues facing the aviation industry today. Our firm offers strategic planning services to airports across the United States and worldwide, including operational and physical planning, master planning, environmental reviews, and business advisory services.

As a Terminal Planner‑Senior Consultant, you will work both independently and with our diverse team of aviation professionals. You will also have the chance to expand your knowledge and skills by participating in various aviation projects. No two airports are the same, and no two projects are identical, so if you are a problem solver and a lifelong learner, join our team and grow with us!

The Senior Consultant is responsible for executing entry‑level concept development, planning, and implementation of aviation programs, projects, and studies under the supervision of senior staff. Qualified candidates will have a degree in Architecture, Engineering, Planning, or a similar field.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate proficiency in documentation and presentation tools, including AutoCAD and/or Revit, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint. They must also show working knowledge of MS Excel. Prior experience with architecture, engineering, planning, or similar fields is preferred but not required.

• Capacity and requirements analysis of airport facilities, alternatives development, layout plans, and graphics support.
• Conduct field surveys and investigations to collect data that supports airport planning studies.
• Consult with fellow employees and senior staff concerning the compilation, interpretation, and presentation of research data for airport planning studies.
• Prepare draft sections of reports and deliverables based on verbal and written input from others.
• Assist in developing, formatting, and publishing tables, charts, manuals, and maps that deal with existing and proposed airport planning studies.
• Provide input, technical assistance, and recommendations on airport planning studies.
• Develop and maintain electronic data sets and files, and troubleshoot existing programs.
• Respond to requests for data and information from internal staff and external clients.
• Perform related work in support of senior staff and project teams as required.

• Bachelor's degree in a field that provides a strong foundation for aviation consulting, such as Engineering, Architecture, and/or Planning.
• 3‑10 years of experience with increasing responsibility in planning or related field.
• Possesses a familiarity with or passion for the aviation industry.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Intellectual curiosity to learn, self‑educate, and be comfortable working both independently and in a team environment on a variety of projects and tasks.
• Proficient in a variety of analytical, production, and visualization software, including AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch‑Up or other visualization software, and Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Willingness to travel to support Ricondo's global project portfolio.

• Prior in‑office experience with an architecture, engineering, planning firm, or similar is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of best practices, methods, and principles utilized in strategic planning, infrastructure and facilities planning, and operational research.
• Visualization and rendering skills.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and related tools, including statistical, spreadsheet, database, simulation, and spatial/graphical analysis applications.

• AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, or other visualization software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Self‑motivated: initiative to identify creative and technical solutions and ability to work well with staff both in person and remotely in other locations.
• Detail‑oriented: ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences and to edit for consistency and grammar.
• Proactive and effective communicator: excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills to coordinate with teams and clients.
• Highly organized: plan and prioritize work assignments and demonstrate ability to manage concurrent assignments with different teams.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match depending on company performance
• 100% Employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Generous paid time‑off program for sick leave and vacation time
• Company‑paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Professional certification, licensure, and association membership funding for professional conferences and seminars
• On‑demand access to training (Cornerstone eLearning)
• Internal workshops and webinars
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance coverage
• Life insurance (survivor benefits), Team member referral bonus program
• Flexible spend accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Transit commuter benefit (based upon location)

The base pay range for this role is $77,000 to $118,000. The base salary range/hourly rate established for a job offer is dependent on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors, such as location, experience, education, and skills.

Ricondo has served the aviation industry for over 30 years. Our team of 150 consultants represents the brightest and most well‑respected professionals in aviation today, working together to meet our clients' needs with ideas, expertise, and transformative solutions. Advance your career with our talented team and help shape the built airport environment. We strive to be a responsible business—one that adheres to high legal, moral, and ethical professional standards. Our pride is our people, as evidenced by our extremely competitive benefits. We are committed to equality and diversity, cross‑disciplinary training, and staff development. We emphasize quality and accountability in a respectful, collaborative, and congenial environment.

Ricondo is an equal‑opportunity employer.