Aviation Specialist

Consertus-US; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid life and disability insurance

401(k) with day-one eligibility and company match

Generous time off

Job summary

Consertus-US is seeking a Program Manager/Program Director for its rapidly growing Advisory Group in the United States. This role involves assisting airport owners in implementing large capital development programs and delivering multi-billion-dollar projects.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field and at least 15 years of Program/Project Management experience in the Aviation industry. Benefits include company-paid insurance, a 401(k) plan, and generous PTO starting at 15 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Program/Project Management in the Aviation industry.
• Registered Architect or Professional Engineer preferred.
• Ability to work on the Owner’s Side as a trusted advisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of large capital development programs with airport owners.
• Deliver multi-billion-dollar capital programs as the owner.
• Ensure key stakeholder engagement to facilitate successful project implementation.

Skills

Leadership expertise in organizational readiness

Risk identification and management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management

Job description

About this Role

Consertus' Advisory Group is a rapidly growing, national consulting firm dedicated to providing program, project, construction management and advisory services to our clients. Due to substantial growth, we are looking for a Program Manager/Program Director level experienced individual in our Aviation Market. Implementing a large capital program at an airport is not business as usual and we work alongside airport owners providing advisory services on a myriad of areas related to capital development in an active airport environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with airport owners to assist in the implementation of large capital development programs.
• Must have the unique experience of delivering multi-billion‑dollar capital programs as the owner.
• Capable of bringing leadership expertise in organizational readiness and development, project delivery methods and benefits, integrated team development, execution planning and oversight, and right‑sizing development teams based on complexities of the program.
• Well‑versed in risk identification and management (before and during development), program controls requirements, budgets/funding, procurement, and governance/decision‑making protocols.
• Responsible to ensure key stakeholder engagement and management to facilitate successful project implementation.
• Provide direct input into business and strategic planning.
• Manage capital budgeting and finance.
• Travel required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management (work experience may substitute for degree).
• Registered Architect or Professional Engineer preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Program/Project Management in the Aviation industry.
• Ability to work on the Owner’s Side as a trusted advisor, and form/strengthen key client relationships.

Benefits

• Company‑paid life and disability insurance.
• Optional benefits like pet insurance, legal, and supplemental health plans.
• 401(k) with day‑one eligibility, 3% safe harbor, plus up to 2.5% company match.
• Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days, growing up to 25.
• Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Consertus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.