About the role

  • Aviation Senior Project Manager leading design projects in the Tri-State Region. Overseeing project delivery, client management, and business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project delivery as Senior Project Manager on projects by providing technical direction and oversight to the design team
  • Develop and implement a business strategy to grow the aviation practice focused on New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia based clients
  • Serve as Client Manager for Aviation clients including Port Authority of New York New Jersey, City of Philadelphia, South Jersey Transportation Authority and other key markets within the NJ/NY/Philadelphia region
  • Lead market research and business development to create/expand industry relationships, pursue and win engineering and planning projects at commercial service and general aviation airports
  • Serve as a Relationship Manager with one or more New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia based clients
  • Lead the growth of the practice which includes business development, client engagement, and staff growth
  • Lead proposal, interview, fee development and negotiations for various project pursuits
  • Cross-market other discipline services and solutions
  • Assist/lead design-build pursuits including strategic pursuit planning, teaming, proposal development and execution
  • Collaborate with regional office leadership with respect to staff assignments, workshare, mentorship, business development, and quality of project deliverables

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management, Aeronautical Science, Civil Engineering or Planning
  • 15+ years of related experience and a registered Professional Engineer in NY and/or NJ preferred
  • Experience with task management of aviation projects and client management for both horizontal and vertical design projects at commercial service and general aviation airports
  • Knowledgeable with FAA Advisory circulars and orders that pertain to airport planning and design
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS, Airport GIS and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Design experience in airfield infrastructure including runway, taxiway and ramp geometry, airfield pavements; safety areas; airfield grading; storm water systems and construction phasing
  • Familiarity and experience with FAA’s pavement design software, FAARFIELD preferred
  • Ability to travel between various Michael Baker offices and/or client locations in the Northeast
  • Professional certifications (i.e. AICP, AAAE, AAE, CM, or PMP) are a plus

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements

Job title

Senior Project Manager – Aviation

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$135,000 - $185,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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