Associate Project Manager, Aviation Planning

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. seeks an experienced airport planner in St. Charles, Illinois. The role involves preparing master plans and assisting the aviation market in smart airport planning. Candidates should have at least 8 years of airport planning experience and strong project leadership skills.

The position offers a salary range of $95,000 - $130,000 and includes competitive benefits like performance bonuses and a 401(k) matching contribution.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proven experience as a project manager and/or task leader on airport planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Preparing airport master plans and layout plans.
• Communicate analysis results to government bodies.
• Client and project team coordination for identified tasks.

Skills

Experience in complex and controversial projects

Communication of complex technical concepts

Project financial management

Relationship building

Technical problem-solving

Education

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

Master’s degree in relevant field (preferred)

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD/Civil3D

ArcGIS

AEDT

AviPlan

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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