Aviation Civil Engineering Practice Leader

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Civil Engineering Practice Lead for its growing national aviation practice in the United States. This role leads and expands the practice's market reach, leveraging technical expertise on major airport projects.

You will build client relationships, guide design teams for landside and airside works, and mentor staff while shaping business development and cross-disciplinary collaboration across North America.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one US State and the ability to apply for PE registration in multiple US states.
• Design experience on FAA and airport authority aviation projects with a reputable client base.
• Experience managing and leading staff on a wide range of aviation civil engineering projects.
• Experience in business development with a history of project wins.
• Ability to hire, manage, and motivate staff.
• Experience leading all aspects of an aviation project: conceptual planning, master plans, grant/financial knowledge, detailed design, bid support, construction support, and close out.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continue development of a progressive national aviation practice.
• Build, maintain, and manage client relationships with the goal of securing aviation projects around the nation.
• Perform as technical lead in the preparation of civil engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for all aspects of landside and airside civil engineering activities.
• Provide leadership, coaching and supervision to engineering design staff to meet design objectives.
• Assist with talent acquisition to grow the aviation practice.
• Develop and implement business development strategies to capture a wide range of airport projects.
• Cooperation with other Langan disciplines to cross-sell aviation-related services to clients throughout North America.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Leadership

FAA Knowledge

Business Development

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AviPlan

MS Office

Job description

Langan is seeking a Civil Engineering Practice Lead for its growing national aviation practice in the United States. This role leads and expands the practice's market reach, leveraging technical expertise on major airport projects.

You will build client relationships, guide design teams for landside and airside works, and mentor staff while shaping business development and cross-disciplinary collaboration across North America.