Aviation Planning Senior/Principal Consultant

C&S Companies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm actively seeking a senior aviation planner in San Diego to lead airport planning projects from master plans to on-call contracts. You will serve as the primary client contact, lead public sessions, and coordinate with federal and local agencies while traveling across the United States to deliver results.

The role requires a strong background in aviation planning, sustainability, and land use, with FAA AIP familiarity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, engineering, or related field.
• AICP, LEED AP, ENV SP, PE, AAAE CM certification, or pilot's license preferred.
• 10+ years of related experience specific to the position.
• Knowledge of FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and its grant processes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
• Leadership experience including business development and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of an on-call contract or specific project from opportunity identification through close-out.
• Prepare proposals, determine scope of work, estimate fees, negotiate contracts, budget and control costs.
• Serve as primary client contact and lead public and stakeholder sessions.
• Coordinate with local, state, regional and federal agencies for clients.
• Maintain knowledge of aviation industry services, projects and trends.
• Travel to client sites across the United States.
• Mentor staff and help grow the West Coast practice by securing new clients and projects.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in planning, engineering, or related field

Job description

At C&S Companies, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace; collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, fun, and accountability.

C&S's National Aviation Planning Practice strives to be the trusted first call for clients and communities seeking our diverse perspectives and expertise that shapes our environment, strengthens connections, and creates lasting impacts. We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have experience in selling, winning, and managing airport planning projects, such as master plans and on-call contracts, and serving client needs from small to large scale at both general aviation and commercial service airports. The candidate will also have strong communication skills and understanding of aviation planning, environmental planning, sustainability, land use, facility/terminal planning, and commercial development principles. Experience and understanding of FAA policies and standards with relationships with FAA's Western Pacific and/or Northwest Mountain Regions and Airports District Office personnel are also important. Specific assignments will depend on the skills of the individual.

Position 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/Education/Experience

• Bachelors 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 specific to the position.
• 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

Estimated Compensation Range and Benefits

$150,000 - $195,000/year*

Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

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WHO WE ARE

C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm with more than 600 employees and growing. For more than 50 years we have been delivering critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in aviation, civil/site infrastructure, construction and program management, construction/design-build, energy, environmental, facilities, architecture, planning, sustainability, and transportation. We have offices throughout New York State, California, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Kentucky.