Airport Transportation- Managing Consultant

Ricondo & Associates, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 101,065 - 151,597; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

100% Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time-off program

Tuition reimbursement program

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

An aviation consulting firm is seeking a Managing Consultant in Austin, Texas. This role requires strong project management skills and technical expertise in airport landside operations. Responsibilities include overseeing junior team members, developing project solutions, and presenting to clients. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and over 10 years of experience in aviation or transportation planning. The firm offers competitive benefits and a collaborative environment, emphasizing quality and development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in aviation or transportation planning.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to Austin, Texas.
• Demonstrated excellence in project management.

Responsibilities

• Review technical progress of junior team members performing capacity analysis.
• Develop project assignments and solutions in coordination with the client.
• Prepare scopes of work and monitor project budgets.

Skills

Technical expertise

Project management

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Ability to lead and train

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, transportation, aviation engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Traffic engineering software (AutoCAD, InfraWorks 360)

Job description

Ricondo is seeking a Managing Consultant, with planning experience related to airport landside operations, to join our team of talented aviation consultants and work on-site with our client in Austin, Texas. Ricondo team members are passionate about working alongside airport management to solve the complex issues facing the aviation industry today. Our team provides strategic planning services at airports around the world, including operational and physical planning, master planning, environmental reviews, and business advisory services.

We are seeking a self‑motivated individual with an intellectual curiosity for technical challenges, strategic and independent thinking, and a desire to work in a team environment across multiple disciplines. Joining our team of aviation consultants provides opportunities for individuals to assist in determining the future of the largest and fastest‑growing airports around the world.

As a Managing Consultant, you will be responsible for providing advanced technical expertise and project management support in the development and implementation of airport landside and transportation planning projects. This role encompasses a broad range of airport landside facilities, including roadways, curbsides, parking, rail, commercial ground transportation facilities, and related support facilities. Additionally, the Managing Consultant will support and facilitate other planning initiatives and provide supervision and training to professional and technical staff.

Core Responsibilities

• Review technical progress of junior team members performing capacity analysis, developing requirements for airport facilities and alternatives, creating layout plans, conducting simulation modeling, and providing CAD support.
• Develop project assignments by identifying problems and defining potential solutions, including analysis methodology, in coordination with the client/task leader.
• Perform landside project management tasks, such as tracking project progress, schedule, budgets, and issues and resolutions.
• Prepare scopes of work and project budgets and monitor burn rate to task completion.
• Prepare and participate in client presentations and technical proposals.
• Provide advice, technical assistance, and written recommendations on airport planning studies.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and deliverables that document analyses and effectively address verbal and written comments provided by internal and external reviewers.
• Promptly and accurately respond to requests for data and information from internal staff, external clients, organizations, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Identify and help manage staff and subconsultants required to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Formulate preliminary conclusions and recommendations on airport planning studies.
• Develop final report outline and prepare complete reports and deliverables.
• Perform related technical work as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, transportation, aviation engineering, or a related field, such as aviation management.
• 10+ years of professional experience in aviation or transportation planning.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to Austin, Texas, if not currently based there.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment, on‑site with the client.
• Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely convey ideas and information.
• Ability to professionally present technical information in a public setting and/or in front of the client.
• Demonstrated excellence in project management, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Ability to effectively lead, train, and manage assigned professional planners within the firm, as well as subconsultant firms.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel to support Ricondo's project portfolio.

Technical Skills

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Experience with traffic engineering and highway design software, such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, InfraWorks 360, VISSIM, Vistro, and Synchro.
• Experience (or familiarity) with research techniques, computer applications, sources of current aviation industry information, and statistical methods pertaining to planning functions, including spreadsheets, database, and graphic programs.
• Thorough knowledge of the following: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules, regulations, and guidelines; and general airport facility planning methods, practices, and principles.
• Ability to research, organize, and analyze information to formulate effective recommendations.
• Ability to use statistical software programs to compile relevant planning information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with senior executives and staff at client organizations.

Soft Skills

• Highly organized: Plan and prioritize work assignments for yourself and team members, as well as manage concurrent projects with different teams.
• Self‑motivated: Exhibit initiative to identify creative and technically sound solutions.
• Proactive and effective communicator: Possess excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills to coordinate with teams and the client.

Competitive Benefits Package

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, depending on company performance.
• 100% Employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time‑off program for sick leave and vacation time.
• Company‑paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Professional certification, licensure, and association membership.
• Professional conferences and seminars.
• On‑demand access to training.
• Internal workshops and webinars.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance coverage.
• Life insurance (survivor benefits).
• Team member referral bonus program.
• Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Transit commuter benefit (based upon location).

The base pay range for this role is $101,065 to $151,597. The base salary range/hourly rate established for a job offer is dependent on job-related, non‑discriminatory factors, such as experience, education, and skills.

Ricondo has served the aviation industry for over 30 years. Our team of nearly 160 consultants represent the brightest and most well‑respected professionals in aviation today, working together to meet our clients’ needs with ideas, expertise, and transformative solutions. Advance your career with our talented team and help shape the built airport environment. We strive to be a responsible business—one that adheres to high legal, moral, and ethical professional standards. Our pride is our people, as evidenced by our extremely competitive benefits. We are committed to equality and diversity, cross‑disciplinary training, and staff development. We emphasize quality and accountability in a respectful, collaborative, and congenial environment.

Ricondo is an equal opportunity employer.