Aviation Design Project Manager - AECOM

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AECOM is seeking a Aviation Design Project Manager to be based in Cleveland, Columbus, or Detroit.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

•    Performing a wide array of aviation-related civil design, planning, construction support, and client management services for General Aviation and Commercial Air Service Airports
•    Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of small and large multi-discipline projects involving the design of airport engineering projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, vehicle service roads, airfield lighting and signage installation, navigational aids, drainage improvements, utility relocation and protection, and pavement rehabilitation
•    Mentor and develop staff, provide leadership and an environment that encourages teamwork, initiative and growth
•    Guide project teams on complex technical issues
•    Supervision, coordination, and production of several projects concurrently
•    Builds and maintains positive client relationships
•    Involved in marketing/business development including the ability to market and win work. 
•    Develop strategy, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and execute projects. 
•    Coordinate staffing plan and workload through the entire project development duration while meeting project schedules and budgets
•    Control overall project cost and scope, schedule, and quality of work 
•    Implement project QA/QC and work with Finance & Accounting, Controller, Department Manager, or Managing Principles for project reviews
•    Preparation of engineering design reports, project definition documents, construction plans, and contract documents / technical specifications
•    Significant design and construction oversight for multiple general aviation clients
•    Collaborating and/or coordinating design teams consisting of multi-discipline design engineers and technicians
•    Coordination with clients, funding agencies, FAA and local permit agencies

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education with an emphasis on design
• Professional Engineer License in Ohio

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience managing $5MM+ contract value projects. 
• Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering plus 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience in preparation of Project Reports, Feasibility Studies, and Design Documents for Aviation projects.
• Ability to lead production of design documents with support from local and national aviation resources.
• A proven track record of marketing/selling services to Aviation clients 
• Professional Engineer License in other Great Lakes States: Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois
• 8 years experience project or design management in the aviation market sector.
• Available and interested in traveling to clients and projects in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky and other states within AECOM’s West Region.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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