Associate Project Manager, Aviation Planning

Hanson Professional Services, Inc.

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Health & well-being plans

Financial wellness plans

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services, Inc. is looking for an Associate Project Manager in Aviation Planning. You will lead airport planning tasks and coordinate with government bodies and clients across regulatory frameworks to deliver complex projects.

The role requires a BA/BS in Planning, Aviation Management, Civil Engineering or related field and at least eight years of airport planning experience, with strong FAA knowledge and leadership. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Aviation Management, Civil Engineering or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of airport planning experience with increasing responsibilities.
Strong working knowledge of FAA advisory circulars and orders.
Experience building relationships with clients, airport boards, FAA and regulatory bodies.
Preferred: Master’s degree and certifications (AICP, AAE, CM, LEED, ENV SP).
Proven project manager experience and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

Prepare airport master plans, layout plans, site studies and related planning tasks.
Assist aviation market planning programs and grant applications.
Present analysis results via memoranda, reports, and presentations to officials.
Contribute to proposals, scope of work, and external stakeholder engagement.
Coordinate with clients and project teams; overtime may be required to meet deadlines.
Travel to client sites or regulatory agencies as needed.

Skills

Complex projects

Communication skills

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Aviation Management, Civil Engineering or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Certifications: AICP, AAE, CM, LEED, ENV SP (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

ArcGIS

AEDT / AviPlan Turn

Job description

A Day in Life of an Associate Project Manager, Aviation Planning at Hanson

Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

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

What We’re Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Skills

Experience in complex and controversial projects
Experience with Microsoft Office software
Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D 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

Education & Experience

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 additional qualifications:
1. Master’s degree in relevant field
2. Following certifications: AICP, AAE, CM, LEED, ENV SP, etc.
3. Proven experience as a project manager and/or task leader on airport planning projects
4. Experience in mentoring and supervising junior staff

Salary range: $95,000 - $130,000

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

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

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including: