Aviation Engineering AVP: Client Service & Growth Leader

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Los Angeles area is seeking an Associate Vice President - Client Service Leader with aviation engineering and project management expertise. You will lead business development efforts to grow the firm's portfolio and guide projects from concept through design and construction.

As a client-facing engineering leader, you will manage key airport projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with standards while coordinating with marketing, practice group directors,

Qualifications

• BSCE from an ABET-accredited university.
• Proven ability to train and encourage others in business development tasks.
• 12+ years in aviation engineering and project management.
• Experience managing client relationships in aviation with municipalities/government.
• Texas PE license or ability to obtain within 4 months.
• Experience producing airport/transportation drawings and specs.
• Proficient with MS Office, Newforma, Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts including SOQs, interviews, goal setting, target selection, and conference representation.
• Travel as required.
• Provide engineering and design for airfield projects (runway/taxiway, paving, lighting, hangars, fencing, drainage).
• Lead the preparation of airport design plans (profiles, grading, drainage, markings, NAVAIDS, lighting).
• Estimate engineering fee budgets and schedules.
• Independently perform primary design elements and seal work.
• Support and mentor junior engineers and drafters.
• Ensure compliance with KSA practices and safety/government design standards.

Skills

Business development

Client management

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Aviation engineering

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Texas PE license or ability to obtain within 4 months

Tools

MS Office (TEAMS, Word, Excel)

Newforma

Bluebeam

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Los Angeles area is seeking an Associate Vice President - Client Service Leader with aviation engineering and project management expertise. You will lead business development efforts to grow the firm's portfolio and guide projects from concept through design and construction.

As a client-facing engineering leader, you will manage key airport projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with standards while coordinating with marketing, practice group directors,