Managing Consultant

Ricondo & Associates, Inc.•Austin, TX

1d•$101,065 - $151,597•Onsite

About The Position

Ricondo is seeking a Managing Consultant, with planning experience related to airport landside operations, to join our team of talented aviation consultants and work on-site with our client in Austin, Texas. Ricondo team members are passionate about working alongside airport management to solve the complex issues facing the aviation industry today. Our team provides 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 be responsible for providing advanced technical expertise and project management support in the development and implementation of airport landside and transportation planning projects. This role encompasses a broad range of airport landside facilities, including roadways, curbsides, parking, rail, commercial ground transportation facilities, and related support facilities. Additionally, the Managing Consultant will support and facilitate other planning initiatives and provide supervision and training to professional and technical staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil, transportation, aviation engineering, or a related field, such as aviation management
10 + years of professional experience in aviation or transportation planning
Willingness and ability to relocate to Austin, Texas, if not currently based there
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, on-site with the client
Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely convey ideas and information
Ability to professionally present technical information in a public setting and/or in front of the client
Demonstrated excellence in project management, with a proven track record of successful project delivery
Ability to effectively lead, train, and manage assigned professional planners within the firm, as well as subconsultant firms
Excellent analytical skills
Willingness to travel to support Ricondo's project portfolio
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
Experience with traffic engineering and highway design software, such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, InfraWorks 360, VISSIM, Vistro, and Synchro
Experience (or familiarity) with research techniques, computer applications, sources of current aviation industry information, and statistical methods pertaining to planning functions, including spreadsheets, database, and graphic programs
Thorough knowledge of the following: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules, regulations, and guidelines; and general airport facility planning methods, practices, and principles
Ability to research, organize, and analyze information to formulate effective recommendations
Ability to use statistical software programs to compile relevant planning information
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, as well as manage concurrent projects with different teams.
Self-motivated: Exhibit initiative to identify creative and technically sound solutions.
Proactive and effective communicator: Possess excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills to coordinate with teams and the client.

Responsibilities

Review technical progress of junior team members performing capacity analysis, developing requirements for airport facilities and alternatives, creating layout plans, conducting simulation modeling, and providing CAD support.
Develop project assignments by identifying problems and defining potential solutions, including analysis methodology, in coordination with the client/task leader.
Perform landside project management tasks, such as tracking project progress, schedule, budgets, and issues and resolutions.
Prepare scopes of work and project budgets and monitor burn rate to task completion.
Prepare and participate in client presentations and technical proposals.
Provide advice, technical assistance, and written recommendations on airport planning studies.
Prepare comprehensive reports and deliverables that document analyses and effectively address verbal and written comments provided by internal and external reviewers.
Promptly and accurately respond to requests for data and information from internal staff, external clients, organizations, regulatory agencies, and the public.
Identify and help manage staff and subconsultants required to accomplish assigned tasks.
Formulate preliminary conclusions and recommendations on airport planning studies.
Develop final report outline and prepare complete reports and deliverables.
Perform related technical work as required.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, depending on company performance
100% Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
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
On-demand access to training
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)