Aviation Planner - Director

Jacobsen|Daniels Enterprise Inc.•Denver, CO

5h•$125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Jacobsen|Daniels is seeking a Project Manager to manage and deliver airport planning, design-support, and construction-related projects. The role supports a range of client projects and requires a self-motivated critical thinker who can work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. The Project Manager is responsible for project performance, including cost, schedule, quality, and status, and supports the technical and financial management of contracts. The position interfaces with company clients, design teams, airport management and staff, vendors, and other stakeholders. It may include supervisory responsibilities and requires championing company values and contributing to a culture of high expectations and performance. The position reports to the Planning Division Vice President or another member of senior leadership, as determined during hiring or performance review. It supervises analysts, consultants, and other support staff. The work is primarily in an office, field office, or construction trailer, as project needs warrant, with occasional travel as needed for company and client needs. The reporting location may be remote or hybrid. The stated salary range is $125,000–$150,000. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States; the company will not sponsor an employment visa. Employment is contingent on passing a substance abuse test and a TSA and Homeland Security background check for an airport SIDA badge.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Airport Management, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent work experience.
At least five years of related work experience; seven years is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage project design and/or construction components.
Proficiency in or ability to quickly learn relevant software, including Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, SharePoint, AutoCAD, Revit, Primavera P6, Adobe Acrobat, and Bluebeam.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain airport security badging credentials.
Eligibility to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to pass a substance abuse test and a TSA and Homeland Security background check for an airport SIDA badge.
Ability to read and interpret design or construction documents, including construction contract documents, plans, and specifications, and to understand and interpret construction and master schedules.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage competing demands, change, delays, and unexpected events.
Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, planning, organization, initiative, presentation, and quality-control skills.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including standing, sitting for long periods, bending, manipulating objects, walking, talking, hearing, and lifting or moving up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Ability to facilitate productive meetings between stakeholders.
Superior organizational ability and a strong process orientation.
Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment and strong people skills.
Seven years of related work experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage overall terminal and landside planning, design support, and coordination with internal and external project teams.
Deliver projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with mutually agreed expectations.
Facilitate involvement of key project stakeholders at appropriate levels and times.
Support the project administrative needs of the team and client.
Contribute to processes and tools that promote consistent, high-quality execution across airport planning and design-support projects.
Work directly with clients to define project requirements and prepare scopes of work, resource requirements, cost estimates and budgets, work plans, schedules and milestones, quality controls, and risk identification.
Track progress against project goals, objectives, approved budgets, and timelines; report status and variances; and create action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule.
Support change management, including assessing change requests, making recommendations, identifying action plans and tasks, and following up with stakeholders.
Monitor project progress and identify risks to scope, budget, schedule, and work quality.
Provide technical services related to space programming, concessions programs, landside planning, facility-requirement forecasting, alternatives development, and technical drawing development in AutoCAD and BIM environments.
Manage staff and resources performing technical analyses and provide QA/QC of work products.
Develop and maintain relationships with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.
Liaise with governing authorities and regulatory agencies.
Establish and maintain project reporting procedures.
Support all facets of project close-out.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President.