Aviation Project Manager

Michael Baker International•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Aviation Civil Engineer/Project Manager located in Texas (Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, or Austin) to execute and oversee planning, design, and construction for current and future commercial service and general aviation airport clients. This position is a leadership role within the local office and the aviation practice. The candidate will actively work together with regional aviation leadership to grow the aviation practice in Texas by focusing on project excellence, client management, team recruitment and business plan development and execution. The preferred candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (cost estimators, GIS, designers, architects, and other engineers). The candidate should be a motivated self-starter who displays a passion for solving problems, interacting in a team environment, and meeting established deadlines. The position involves performing programming, design and construction engineering for statewide aviation. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of FAA Design Circulars and Construction Specifications, and a background in geometric layout of airfield facilities. Experience with TxDOT Aviation project delivery is preferred. Other strengths should include development of construction plans and specifications for airside and landside projects, with experience in airfield pavement reconstruction and rehabilitation, hangars, and general airport improvement projects. Aviation support capabilities considered a plus include preparation of construction cost estimates, writing reports and developing client presentations; construction engineering services including shop drawing review and responses to contractor questions. In addition to immediately engaging in the technical activities in our active aviation practice in Texas, the successful candidate will be exposed to building the backlog of the business, involved in marketing our services and capabilities, and involved in the pursuit of new opportunities. The essential duty of this position is to maintain ultimate performance for delivery of project quality and safety.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field required.
7+ years of experience in aviation and aviation engineering.
Excellent English language skills, written and verbal, are essential.
Aptitude for communicating with owner/client staff, contractors, and subconsultants.
Ability to quickly get up to speed on policy, procedures, and relevant software.
Acquire an understanding of the company’s service offerings, and the client’s standards and procedures relevant to your projects.
Commitment to and confirmed track record of safely delivering projects on time, under budget, and of the utmost quality.
Dedication to project goals, client satisfaction, corporate aspirations, business development, growth objectives, staff development, and operational excellence.
Must be bright, organized, and determined.
Ability to build relationships with a wide variety of people.
Ability to multitask and prioritize competing project obligations.

Nice To Haves

Preferred TX Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain.
Experience with TxDOT Aviation project delivery is preferred.
Aviation support capabilities considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Execute and oversee planning, design, and construction for current and future commercial service and general aviation airport clients.
Actively work with regional aviation leadership to grow the aviation practice in Texas by focusing on project excellence, client management, team recruitment, and business plan development and execution.
Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (cost estimators, GIS, designers, architects, and other engineers).
Perform programming, design, and construction engineering for statewide aviation.
Develop construction plans and specifications for airside and landside projects, with experience in airfield pavement reconstruction and rehabilitation, hangars, and general airport improvement projects.
Prepare construction cost estimates.
Write reports and develop client presentations.
Provide construction engineering services including shop drawing review and responses to contractor questions.
Build the backlog of the business, market services and capabilities, and pursue new opportunities.
Maintain ultimate performance for delivery of project quality and safety.