Aviation Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; California, Irvine (MO, CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Aviation Project Manager to lead complex airport engineering projects. In this dynamic role, you will oversee both design and construction phases, ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards. Your leadership will empower a diverse team, driving innovative solutions while fostering strong client relationships. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and inclusivity, and make a significant impact in the aviation sector. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to transformative projects that enhance community connectivity and safety.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in aviation project management.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and construction phases of airport projects.
• Oversee interdisciplinary teams and ensure quality control.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Team Management

Financial Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)

FAA Advisory Circulars

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is looking for an aviation project manager with extensive airport engineering and construction experience. Primary duties will include marketing, planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of multi-discipline airport projects with high degrees of technical complexity.

This position will manage both design-phase and construction-phase services for a wide variety of projects at commercial airports. The ability to lead a design team, review/check their deliverables, and mentor staff is essential to success in this position.

Key responsibilities include staff development, project production, quality control, design, construction management, financial management, and marketing. The candidate must be able to demonstrate experience in the management and development of multi-discipline teams. The project manager should also develop strong production capabilities with Task Managers and discipline leads locally and in offices across HDR's organization. Strong communication/listening skills as well as sound leadership/organizational skills are a must. Additional responsibilities include:

• Serving as the client manager for selected key clients within the area and be active and visible in the industry.


• Establishing client relations and being involved with marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.


• Overseeing interdisciplinary teams and provide review and guidance to project team during development of project deliverables including plans, specifications, cost estimates, project schedules and construction safety.


• Developing and reviewing proposals and participating in interviews and client presentations as applicable.


• Managing services during construction efforts on active construction projects including the review of submittals and RFIs as needed.


• Implementing QA/QC procedures, and for the execution of training for personnel as established by strategic plans.


• Coordinating projects with regulatory agencies and serve as a liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams.


• Leading the implementation of HDR's Health and Safety program on projects.


• Instructing, mentoring, and assisting junior staff in their career development.

• #LI-JF1.

Keywords: Aviation Project Manager, Envision, ENV SP, aviation, airport, airports

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Civil Engineering


• At least 12 years of experience in civil engineering and design team management, specifically related to aviation market sector.


• At least 5 years of project management experience with Southern California airports


• Experience on airside and landside aviation projects


• Experience in Program Management/Construction Management (PM/CM) projects as Owner's representative


• P.E. License is preferred


• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential


• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and aviation design standards.


• Experience working in and leading multi-disciplinary teams.


• Experience working on and leading large aviation projects.


• Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills.


• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Irvine, Los Angeles: $123,000 - $175,000

Primary Location:United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations:United States-California-Los Angeles

Industry:Aviation

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Airfield Design

Job Posting:Jun 4, 2024