Airport Systems PM: Lead Apron & Gate Layouts

BNP Associates, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(K)

Paid holidays

Job summary

BNP Associates, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager to join our airport systems consulting team.

This role involves master planning, concept design, documentation, cost estimating, and on-site management through installation and commissioning. You will develop equipment specifications and manage multiple airfield layouts, including PBBs, GPUs, PCAs, AVDGS, E-GSE Posi-Chargers, and exterior fixed walkways, coordinating with clients and internal teams to meet schedule and budget

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in project management (preferably in airfield layouts/passenger boarding bridges)
• Leadership and team-building experience with large design and development groups
• Staff management and assignment skills
• Exceptional client rapport and communication skills
• Experience managing project logistics, timelines, and budgets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, interpret, and develop efficient logistics designs and concepts
• Experience conducting field surveys, inspections, and equipment tests.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison and SME for clients and contractors.
• Coordinate with Project Designers to develop FAA/ICAO/IATA/User Airline-compliant gate layouts and apron system drawings using CAD/AviPlan and generic BIM models, along with related apron systems equipment specifications.
• Coordinate with Designers, Project Engineers, Directors, and Executives to assign staff and develop all required reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with team members and other Project Managers to find the best solutions for clients.
• Oversee discipline-specific requirements, including aircraft parking layouts and apron systems equipment design and commissioning.
• Manage on-site activities such as surveys, inspections, installations, and equipment testing.
• Supervise punch list resolution and provide start-up assistance.
• Maintain project budgets and schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.
• Review and respond to RFIs.
• Conduct and analyze system simulations for performance evaluation.
• Provide feedback to Designers and Project Engineers to ensure the quality and accuracy of reports, specifications, and drawing packages.
• Mentor and support Project Engineers and Designers to foster professional growth.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client rapport

Communication

Budget management

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

Advanced degree or equivalent

PMP certification preferred

EIT/PE certification preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Sim 3D

AutoMod

PathPlanner

Microsoft Office

Job description

BNP Associates, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager to join our airport systems consulting team.

This role involves master planning, concept design, documentation, cost estimating, and on-site management through installation and commissioning. You will develop equipment specifications and manage multiple airfield layouts, including PBBs, GPUs, PCAs, AVDGS, E-GSE Posi-Chargers, and exterior fixed walkways, coordinating with clients and internal teams to meet schedule and budget