Senior Managing Consultant - Aviation Environmental Services
About The Position
Landrum & Brown (L&B) is seeking a Senior Managing Consultant to serve as a strategic and operational leader within our Aviation Environmental practice. This role is designed for an established environmental professional with deep, aviation-specific expertise who is ready to shape direction, influence executive decision-making, and operate as a national center of excellence for environmental due diligence across major U.S. airports. You will function at the intersection of technical authority, operational leadership, and client advisory - guiding complex NEPA programs while mentoring teams and strengthening our aviation environmental platform. This is not a purely technical delivery role. It is a senior leadership position with dual impact: • Operational Leadership: Support practice leadership in resource planning, financial performance, quality assurance, and risk management across aviation environmental projects. • Technical Center of Excellence: Serve as a national authority for airport environmental issues, overseeing and advising on Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA), and Categorical Exclusions (CatEx) for major airport capital programs. You will play a visible role in shaping environmental strategy for airport sponsors, airlines, and federal stakeholders while maintaining hands-on involvement in technically complex and high-profile programs.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive environmental consulting experience, with a strong concentration in aviation infrastructure.
- Demonstrated leadership of complex NEPA documents (EIS, EA, CatEx) for commercial service airports.
- Direct experience working with FAA Airport District Offices and regional environmental staff.
- Strong command of environmental risk mitigation strategies in large capital improvement programs.
- Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders.
- Track record of operational oversight - budget accountability, utilization management, and performance leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Aviation Practice leadership to drive operational excellence, including forecasting, staffing strategy, margin management, and quality control.
- Elevate technical standards and consistency across EIS, EA, and CatEx documentation nationwide.
- Lead internal technical reviews and serve as escalation authority for complex environmental risk issues.
- Mentor mid-level staff, building bench strength in aviation-focused NEPA delivery.
- Provide senior oversight and direction on airport NEPA and environmental issues: Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) Environmental Assessments (EA) Categorical Exclusions (CatEx) Part 150 Noise Compatibility Programs Stand alone noise and air quality analyses specifically for aviation sources Provide environmental support for airfield expansion, runway extensions, terminal redevelopment, and landside infrastructure projects.
- Oversee technical disciplines including air quality conformity, noise analysis (Part 150 and Part 161 familiarity), wetlands, cultural resources, and cumulative impact analysis.
- Interface with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airport authorities, and cooperating agencies on complex regulatory matters.
- Act as executive-level advisor to airport sponsors and aviation clients.
- Support business development efforts, including capture strategy, proposal leadership, and client relationship management.
- Represent the firm in industry forums such as Airports Council International (ACI), American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), and Airport Consultants Council (ACC).
- Strengthen our reputation as a trusted environmental advisor across major U.S. aviation hubs.
Benefits
- Landrum & Brown offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
