Managing Consultant

Ricondo & Associates, Inc.•Chicago, IL

3d•$101,065 - $151,597

About The Position

Ricondo is seeking a Managing Consultant to join our team of talented aviation consultants in one of our offices located in Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Seattle, Miami, or Orlando. Ricondo team members are passionate about working alongside airport management to solve the complex issues facing the aviation industry today. They provide strategic planning services at airports around the world, including operational and physical planning, master planning, environmental reviews, and business advisory services. We are seeking a self-motivated individual with an intellectual curiosity for technical challenges, strategic and independent thinking, and a desire to work in a team environment across multiple disciplines. Joining our team of aviation consultants provides opportunities for individuals to assist in determining the future of the largest and fastest-growing airports around the world. As a Managing Consultant, you will work both independently and collaboratively with our diverse team of aviation professionals located in offices across the country to provide project management through the development and implementation of airport planning projects.

Requirements

bachelor’s degree in a field that provides a solid foundation for aviation consulting, such as architecture, aviation management, civil engineering, and urban planning
5 to 10 years of experience, with demonstrated increasing responsibility in airport consulting, management consulting, or related field
familiarity and experience with multiple functional airport planning disciplines, including airfield, airspace, terminal, ground transportation, air cargo, and other airport support facilities
high-level understanding of airport capital programs, funding, finance, forecasting, commercial strategy, environmental, and other related disciplines
excellent analytical skills
excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
willingness to travel to support Ricondo's project portfolio
proficiency in various analytical, production, and visualization software, including AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and other visualization software, and Microsoft 365 products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
thorough knowledge of research techniques, sources of current aviation industry information, and analytical methods
experience with computer applications pertaining to planning functions, including statistical and spreadsheet applications and databases

Nice To Haves

thorough knowledge of the following: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules, regulations, and guidelines; and general airport facility planning methods, practices, and principles
ability to effectively manage and supervise assigned professional planners within the firm, as well as subconsultant firms
ability to research, organize, and analyze information to formulate effective recommendations
ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with senior executives and staff at client organizations
Highly organized: Plan and prioritize work assignments for yourself and team members, and manage concurrent projects with different teams.
Self-motivated: Exhibit initiative to identify creative and technically sound solutions.
effective communicator: Possess excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills to coordinate with teams and clients.

Responsibilities

Perform project management tasks, such as tracking project progress, schedule, budgets, and issues/resolutions.
Prepare scopes of work and project budgets.
Identify and help manage staff and subconsultants required to accomplish assigned tasks.
Define project goals and coordinate with the client/task leader.
Formulate preliminary conclusions and identify possible effects to other assignments.
Review and coordinate technical progress of junior team members.
Develop final report outline and prepare complete reports and deliverables.
Prepare and participate in client presentations and technical proposals.
Provide advice, technical assistance, and written recommendations on airport planning studies.
Perform related work as required.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, depending on company performance
medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at no premium cost to the employee (including dependents)
generous paid time-off program for sick leave and vacation time
company-paid holidays
tuition reimbursement program
professional certification, licensure, and association membership
professional conferences and seminars
internal workshops and webinars
short- and long-term disability insurance coverage
life insurance (survivor benefits)
team member referral bonus program
flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
transit commuter benefit (based upon location)