Aviation Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Seattle is seeking an experienced Aviation Project Manager to oversee multi-discipline airport projects. Responsibilities include managing design and construction services, leading teams, and ensuring quality. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, significant project management experience, and strong leadership skills. The role offers a full-time position with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 10 years related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Masters degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
• Experience in aviation design standards is a plus.
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing, planning, and monitoring of airport projects.
• Manage design and construction-phase services.
• Oversee interdisciplinary teams and ensure quality deliverables.
• Establish client relations and attend marketing meetings.
• Instruct and mentor junior staff in career development.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Financial management

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

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.
• Serving as a subject matter expert on construction projects to assist in resolving unforeseen site conditions or other issues encountered during construction as needed.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years of project management experience
• PE license
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.
• Familiarity with FAA Advisorys 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.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

Primary Location

United States-Washington-Bellevue

Other Locations

United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Seattle

Industry

Aviation

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass: Airfield Design

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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