Senior Aviation Planning Leader | FAA & Master Plans

C&S Companies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm actively seeking a senior aviation planner in San Diego to lead airport planning projects from master plans to on-call contracts. You will serve as the primary client contact, lead public sessions, and coordinate with federal and local agencies while traveling across the United States to deliver results.

The role requires a strong background in aviation planning, sustainability, and land use, with FAA AIP familiarity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, engineering, or related field.
• AICP, LEED AP, ENV SP, PE, AAAE CM certification, or pilot's license preferred.
• 10+ years of related experience specific to the position.
• Knowledge of FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and its grant processes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
• Leadership experience including business development and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of an on-call contract or specific project from opportunity identification through close-out.
• Prepare proposals, determine scope of work, estimate fees, negotiate contracts, budget and control costs.
• Serve as primary client contact and lead public and stakeholder sessions.
• Coordinate with local, state, regional and federal agencies for clients.
• Maintain knowledge of aviation industry services, projects and trends.
• Travel to client sites across the United States.
• Mentor staff and help grow the West Coast practice by securing new clients and projects.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in planning, engineering, or related field

Job description

C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm actively seeking a senior aviation planner in San Diego to lead airport planning projects from master plans to on-call contracts. You will serve as the primary client contact, lead public sessions, and coordinate with federal and local agencies while traveling across the United States to deliver results.

The role requires a strong background in aviation planning, sustainability, and land use, with FAA AIP familiarity and