Senior Aviation Project Manager

CKL Engineers, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 61,992 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO programs

Job summary

An engineering services provider based in Chicago is seeking a Senior Aviation Project Manager. This role requires leading aviation projects, fostering client relationships, and managing project teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in engineering, along with a Bachelor's degree and E.I.T certification. CKL Engineers offers a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits, ensuring growth both for the individual and the company.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in aviation or engineering.
• E.I.T required with ability to gain P.E. licensure within 1 year.
• Knowledge of FAA and airline operations.
• Must pass background and substance abuse test.

Responsibilities

• Lead aviation planning, design, and construction management projects.
• Network with clients and partners to capture market share.
• Build and foster relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Team player

Technical writing skills

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Senior Aviation Project Manager – CKL Engineers, LLC

Base pay range: $45.00/hr - $55.00/hr

Overview

CKL is a multi-disciplinary professional services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Orlando, Florida. We provide infrastructure planning, engineering, and construction management services to a variety of public and private clients. CKL is looking for talented leaders to build upon our strengths to grow locally, regionally, and nationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead aviation planning, design, and/or construction management projects based on the candidate’s individual strengths. This includes serving junior staff on projects, managing tasks, and handling budgets to ensure CKL’s project and financial success.
• Grow your portfolio and be visible in aviation, engineering, and related trade organizations to raise your personal profile and that of the company.
• Network with clients and partners to capture CKL’s share of the aviation market locally and nationwide. You will be charged to own client interactions and become a trusted advisor with team support.

Expectations and Responsibilities

• Build upon our relationships and foster new relationships.
• Be a strong consensus builder and team player.
• Be a continuing learner – willing to challenge yourself and grow with the company.
• Be skilled in technical writing, proposal writing, and presentations.
• Be willing to take on a myriad of tasks inside and outside the market to sustain and grow a small business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field required.
• E.I.T required with the ability to gain P.E. licensure within 1 year.
• Knowledge and experience working with airports, the FAA, and/or airlines.
• Demonstrated history of successful business development and project delivery.
• 8+ years experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Private and/or Public sector engineering experience.
• Qualified applicants must pass background and substance abuse test.
• Must be a USA citizen.
• Willing to travel for business development purposes up to 10% of the time.

Who We Are

CKL ENGINEERS, LLC is one of the fastest growing engineering services providers in the Midwest. Our company of engineers, construction management professionals and material technicians work on a variety of aviation, tolls and highway projects for multiple municipalities. Our talented and capable engineers work with our clients to deliver projects that are locally impactful.

CKL ENGINEERS, LLC provides a hybrid workplace environment while meeting client needs. We offer benefits that include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as our 401k and PTO programs - which benefit employees both in the short and long term.

Employment Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management and Information Technology. Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

CKL Engineers will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. CKL will assume the rights of any unsolicited resumes submitted to hiring managers or our leadership team, and we will have the right to hire that candidate without any compensation being owed to the recruiter, employment agency, or other third party.