Senior Aviation Planning & Airport Program Leader

AtkinsRéalis; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 141,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Project Manager - Aviation Planning in North Carolina. You will lead major airport planning programs, manage scope and budget, and build trusted relationships with airport executives, airlines, and agencies.

Strong aviation planning knowledge and leadership are essential. You will guide multidisciplinary teams on Airport Master Plans, ALPs, demand forecasts, and landside planning, while driving business growth and strategic client engagement.

Qualifications

• Requires 15+ years of progressive airport planning and consulting experience.
• Proven leadership of complex aviation planning projects and client management.
• Strong client development, capture planning, proposals, and negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead major airport planning projects and programs, serving as primary client and leadership contact.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, risk, and contractual requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Aviation planning

VISSIM modelling

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

VISSIM modelling

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Project Manager - Aviation Planning in North Carolina. You will lead major airport planning programs, manage scope and budget, and build trusted relationships with airport executives, airlines, and agencies.

Strong aviation planning knowledge and leadership are essential. You will guide multidisciplinary teams on Airport Master Plans, ALPs, demand forecasts, and landside planning, while driving business growth and strategic client engagement.