Aviation Project Manager

Michael Baker International; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Aviation Civil Engineer/Project Manager in Texas. This role involves overseeing aviation projects, ensuring quality and safety, and contributing to business development. Candidates should have extensive experience in aviation engineering and strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability

Professional and personal development

Generous paid time off

Commuter and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in aviation and aviation engineering.
• Preferred TX Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee planning, design, and construction for aviation projects.
• Grow the aviation practice in Texas focusing on project excellence.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Michael Baker International

Senior Talent Aquisition Partner at Michael Baker International

Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Aviation Civil Engineer/Project Manager located in Texas to execute and oversee planning, design, and construction for current and future commercial service and general aviation airport clients. This position is a leadership role within the local office and the aviation practice.

The candidate will actively work together with regional aviation leadership to grow the aviation practice in Texas by focusing on project excellence, client management, team recruitment and business plan development and execution. The preferred candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (cost estimators, GIS, designers, architects, and other engineers). The candidate should be a motivated self-starter who displays a passion for solving problems, interacting in a team environment, and meeting established deadlines. The position involves performing programming, design and construction engineering for aviation projects in the Southern Region. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of FAA Design Circulars and Construction Specifications, and a background in geometric layout of airfield facilities.

Other strengths should include development of construction plans and specifications for airside and landside projects, with experience in airfield pavement reconstruction and rehabilitation, hangars, and general familiarity with airline support functions, baggage operations, security/screening facilities and checkpoints, building utilities, commercial and concessions areas, airport offices and conference space, parking garages, paving operations, roadway, infrastructure, and demolition. Aviation support capabilities considered a plus include preparation of construction cost estimates, writing reports and developing client presentations; construction engineering services including shop drawing review and responses to contractor questions.

In addition to immediately engaging in the technical activities in our active aviation practice, the successful candidate will be exposed to building the backlog of the business, involved in marketing our services and capabilities, and involved in the pursuit of new opportunities. The essential duty of this position is to maintain ultimate performance for delivery of project quality and safety.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field required.
• 7+ years of experience in aviation and aviation engineering.
• Preferred TX Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain.
• Excellent English language skills, written and verbal, are essential to long term success in this role.
• Aptitude for communicating with owner/client staff, contractors, and subconsultants.
• You will need to be able to quickly get up to speed on our policy, procedures and relevant software while acquiring an understanding of the company’s service offerings, and the client’s standards and procedures relevant to your projects.
• Commitment to and confirmed track record of safely delivering projects on time, under budget, and of the utmost quality.
• Dedication to project goals, client satisfaction, corporate aspirations, business development, growth objectives, staff development, and operational excellence.
• Naturally, you will need computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• To be successful, you will need to be bright, organized, and determined; you will also need to be able to build relationships with a wide variety of people. You will need the ability to multitask and prioritize competing project obligations.
• Work Schedule: hybrid work with ability to travel around the State to meet with clients.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $97,593 to $153,737. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

AVIATION PRACTICE

Michael Baker International knows the business of airports – from the smallest general aviation facilities to the busiest international airports in the world. For more than 75 years, we have provided planning, design, and construction services to airports worldwide, serving as an on-call “extension of staff” to many of our aviation clients. Michael Baker's award-winning personnel have a reputation for taking their understanding of the local airport community / environment and incorporating related elements into their designs and plans. Knowing that airports are a key economic driver and source of pride for the geographic areas they serve, we proudly perform as partners in more than facilities and other infrastructure. We partner in success.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

ABOUT MICHAEL BAKER

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Michael Baker provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients.

Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and the Michael Baker’s 3,000+ employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable, and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference. Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified, and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Project Management, and Consulting

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation, Civil Engineering, and Construction

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