Senior Project Manager - Aviation Engineering

Shrewsberry & Associates LLC•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager – Aviation Engineering will provide senior level project management oversight on airport design projects. The Senior Project Manager will develop strong working relationships with airport authorities throughout the region, state agencies, counties and municipalities and other consulting firms. They must be knowledgeable of FAA criteria and design standards and have the ability to obtain PE licensure in multiple states. Responsibilities include the technical excellence of aviation engineering projects and on time and within budget project deliverables. This position has business development and management responsibilities for the aviation engineering. The position also includes a significant contribution to strategic planning and building the aviation practice throughout the region.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree in Civil Engineering preferred
10 years of experience with significant airside design
Demonstrated experience in successful application of FAA criteria and regulations, project management, client interaction, and staff development
Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work
Demonstrated leadership skills, sense of vision and ability to motivate and manage others with a proven record of success
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Strong client management and consultant team management skills
Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively
Ability to provide practical and results oriented technical solutions for projects
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Indiana; licensure in additional states may be required
A valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the organization insurance policy

Responsibilities

Develop business and market Shrewsberry services in Indianapolis and other geographic areas
Identify and market additional business opportunities with key clients
Participate in client relations management for assigned key clients
Participate in proposal presentations and business development activities
Utilize CRM for tracking of all business development opportunities
Meet with new/existing clients to discover project information
Work with technical staff to develop proposal sections and scopes of work
Manage and be accountable for the overall financial performance and day-to-day operations for assigned engineering projects, including meeting or exceeding performance metrics
Implement current and proposed growth and sales plans and develop strategic plan for the department
Manage and deliver quality aviation projects on-time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the client
In conjunction with the Shrewsberry Safety Officer, conduct job hazard analysis and create jobsite specific health and safety plans as required
Mentor, and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans
Effective utilization of staff to maximize value for client
Coordinate work efforts and review work performed
Foster a positive collaborative environment between divisions and offices; promote Shrewsberry culture
Utilize project management software for successful project management, timely invoicing of client, and accurate/timely reporting of employee expenses and time
Serve as project expert on specific tasks or projects; routinely manages several projects concurrently
Provide technical direction and development on the scope of engineering work, detailed and on-going schedule input, man-hour requirements, and budgets for the assigned project elements
Mitigate project risk
Assign projects to designers and engineers and coordinates a team effort to support the project
Manage scope, identify and document changes in scope, and seek amendments for changes
Perform airfield civil engineering design tasks for projects from preliminary to final design; manage the bidding process and provide services during construction
Prepare complex studies, construction documents, drawings, maps, reports and supporting documentation
Provide senior QC review and direction on technical projects
Review detailed and complex reports detailing tests conducted and results
Visit work sites on a frequent basis to monitor project progress
Communicate with clients regarding project issues and attends meetings
Define scope of work and man-hour requirements
Responsible for ensuring that task, project schedules, and budgets are met
Develop engineering reports, specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages
Lead/participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, and scheduling performance
Identify schedule and cost variances and develop and implement recommendations for corrective action