Aviation Client Service VP & Engineering Leader

Pape-Dawson; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson is seeking an Associate Vice President - Aviation Client Service Leader in Los Angeles to drive client relationships and win new work while delivering airfield engineering solutions. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with marketing, project managers, and external partners to grow the aviation portfolio.

The role requires extensive aviation engineering experience, a PE license in Texas (or ability to obtain quickly), and a track record in business development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited University.
• Knowledge of business development fundamentals and proven ability to train and encourage others to perform business development tasks.
• Proven record of accomplishments in business development success.
• Experience with client management in the aviation sector, including municipalities and government agencies.
• 12+ years relevant experience in aviation engineering and project management.
• Current Professional Engineering License in Texas (or ability to obtain within 4 months).
• Experience in the production and delivery of airport or transportation construction drawings and specifications.
• Familiar with MS Office Software (TEAMS, Word, Excel), Newforma, and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Leads technical client relationships and will play a significant role in business development, including preparing statements of qualifications, interviews, goal setting, target selection, and conference representation.
• Ability to travel.
• Provide engineering and design for projects relating to new runway/taxiway design, existing paving improvements and expansions, airfield lighting, hangar design, fencing, and drainage structures.
• Lead the preparation of airport design plans, including plans and profiles, grading and drainage, markings, NAVAIDS, lighting, and related design elements.
• Provides estimates for engineering fee budgets and schedules to meet project requirements.
• Ability to independently perform all tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works.
• Applies technical expertise to review, approve, and seal work.
• Support the work of others and mentor junior-level engineers & design/drafting staff.
• Ensure project compliance with all KSA practices and quality, safety, and governmental design standards.

Skills

Business development

Client management

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

TEAMS

Word

Excel

Newforma

Bluebeam

Job description

Pape-Dawson is seeking an Associate Vice President - Aviation Client Service Leader in Los Angeles to drive client relationships and win new work while delivering airfield engineering solutions. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with marketing, project managers, and external partners to grow the aviation portfolio.

The role requires extensive aviation engineering experience, a PE license in Texas (or ability to obtain quickly), and a track record in business development and