Associate Vice President - Aviation Client Service Leader

Pape-Dawson Engineers•Berkeley, CA

About The Position

KSA, a Pape-Dawson Company, is seeking an Associate Vice President - Client Service Leader with expertise in aviation engineering and project management. The role combines airfield engineering and design with client relationship management, business development, and project leadership. The successful candidate will help grow the company's portfolio, execute the business plan, and work collaboratively with the marketing team, practice group director, project managers, and external partners. The position involves studying, designing, and managing airfield improvements, while building client relationships and developing engineering solutions. Projects may include runways and taxiways, pavement improvements and expansions, airfield lighting, hangars, fencing, and drainage structures. The role also includes preparing airport construction drawing sets, developing project fee budgets and schedules, reviewing and sealing engineering work, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with company practices and applicable quality, safety, and governmental design standards. Travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
Knowledge of business development fundamentals and the ability to train and encourage others to perform business development tasks.
Proven record of success in business development.
Experience managing clients in the aviation sector, including municipalities and government agencies.
12 or more years of relevant aviation engineering and project management experience.
Current Professional Engineering license in Texas, or ability to obtain one within four months.
Experience producing and delivering airport or transportation construction drawings and specifications.
Familiarity with MS Office software, including Teams, Word, and Excel; Newforma; and Bluebeam.
Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing proposals and participating in interviews.
Good presentation skills.
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
Experience in a project leadership role delivering multidisciplinary airport improvement projects.
Experience performing construction administration for public infrastructure.
Experience delivering aviation and/or transportation projects for public entities in Oklahoma.
Experience working with and managing survey, geotechnical, and other subconsultants.

Responsibilities

Lead technical client relationships and participate in business development, including preparing statements of qualifications, interviews, goal setting, target selection, and conference representation.
Provide engineering and design for new runway and taxiway projects, existing pavement improvements and expansions, airfield lighting, hangars, and fencing.
Design or manage the design of airfield drainage structures, including culverts, storm drains, and detention systems.
Lead preparation of airport design plans, including plans and profiles, grading and drainage, markings, NAVAIDS, lighting, and other elements typical of airport construction drawing sets.
Prepare engineering fee estimates and project schedules to meet project requirements.
Independently perform the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering projects.
Apply technical expertise to review, approve, and seal work.
Support and mentor junior-level engineers and design/drafting technical staff.
Ensure project compliance with KSA practices and quality, safety, and governmental design standards.
Travel as needed.