Aviation Planning Senior Consultant - West Coast Growth

C&S Companies; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Companies is seeking an experienced aviation planning professional to lead the management of airport planning projects, including master plans and on-call contracts, across the United States.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and project-management skills, with knowledge of FAA policies and aviation industry trends. Travel to client sites nationwide is required, and mentoring staff to expand the West Coast practice is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in planning, engineering, or a related field.
• AICP, LEED AP, ENV SP, PE, AAAE CM certification, or pilots license preferred.
• 10 plus years of related experience.
• Knowledge of FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and its grant processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
• Leadership experience including business development, aviation industry involvement, project management, and ability to manage and direct others

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of an on-call contract or specific project from identification of opportunities through project close out.
• This includes participating in and developing material for proposals and project interviews, determining scope of work, estimating fees, negotiating contracts, budgeting and cost control, scope and schedule control, staff resource management, and quality control of all assigned projects.
• Serve as primary client contact.
• Lead public and stakeholder participation sessions.
• Coordinate efforts with local, state, regional and federal agencies on behalf of clients.
• Maintain current knowledge of aviation industry services, projects, and trends.
• Willingness to travel to client sites across the United States
• Mentor and coach less experienced staff and contribute to the growth of the Practice on the West Coast in terms of assisting with securing new clients, project types, and staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership experience

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in planning/engineering

FAA AIP knowledge

AICP/LEED/ENV SP/PE/AAAE CM certification or pilot license

10+ years related experience

Job description

C&S Companies is seeking an experienced aviation planning professional to lead the management of airport planning projects, including master plans and on-call contracts, across the United States.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and project-management skills, with knowledge of FAA policies and aviation industry trends. Travel to client sites nationwide is required, and mentoring staff to expand the West Coast practice is encouraged.