Senior Project Manager

BNP Associates Inc•Auckland, CA

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

BNP Associates, Inc., a global leader in air transportation consulting and engineering, has an immediate need for a Senior Project Manager at our Auckland, New Zealand office. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to BNP’s continued growth and innovation while working with top professionals in the field. Founded in 1971, BNP Associates, Inc. is a full-service consulting and engineering firm specializing in airport and warehousing infrastructure projects worldwide. Over its 54+ years of operation, BNP has completed thousands of projects, from small terminal projects to the world’s largest mechanized material handling systems. We are recognized for our leadership in baggage handling systems, checked baggage security screening, aircraft apron systems, air cargo terminals, and construction administration. Our clients include airlines, airports, government agencies, and transportation infrastructure specialists worldwide. BNP serves as a key design partner for complex projects that drive the future of air transportation and logistics. BNP employs over 190 professionals across fourteen offices worldwide. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to our growth and innovation and work with some of the leading professionals in the field. The Senior Project Manager is the primary liaison between clients, contractors, and BNP. The Senior Project Manager is a Subject Matter Expert (SME), with strong technical competency that participates in regularly scheduled meetings with clients and contractors to ensure projects progress on schedule, on budget, and according to the agreed upon Architectural and Engineering design plans. Designers, Project Engineers, Directors, and Executives coordinate with the Senior Project Manager to manage projects by assigning the BNP staff needed to develop all reports, specifications, drawing packages, and any other materials or submittments required by clients across the lifespan of a project. The Senior Project Manager also mentors less-experienced Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Designers to cultivate cohesive development strategies and enable team members to advance their careers.

Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in New Zealand. Verification of employment eligibility will be required as part of the hiring process.
Applicants must pass criminal background checks and security screening to obtain airport security badges.
Ideally more than five (5) years’ experience with Baggage Handling Systems or Warehousing
Minimum five (5) years’ experience in project management (preferably in BHS)
Ideally, management and team-building experience with large design and development groups
Exceptional client rapport and communication skills
Skilled in handling multiple responsibilities with efficiency and focus
Experience with project logistics, timelines, and budgets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to read, interpret, and develop efficient logistics designs and concepts
Data acquisition and compilation skills
Experience conducting field surveys, inspections, and equipment tests
Experience with recent releases of Revit, AutoCAD, Sim 3D, AutoMod, PathPlanner, and the Microsoft Office suite of programs would be beneficial.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in conceptual and spatial coordination works with large-scale hub airports is a valuable asset.
PMP certification preferred but not required
EIT or PE certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Primary liaison and SME for clients and contractors
Coordinates with Designers, Project Engineers, Directors, and Executives to manage projects by assigning staff needed to develop all reports and documentation required by clients
Authors reports and specifications
Provides technical explanation of the specifications
Consults with team members and other Project Managers with specific areas of expertise to achieve best possible solutions for clients
Manages baggage handling requirements, analytics, and design development
Manages on-site surveys, inspections, installations, and equipment tests
Manages punch list resolution and start-up assistance
Manages project budgets and schedules
Fields RFI requests
Reviews specification and results of system simulations
Provides feedback to Designers and Project Engineers to ensure quality of reports, specifications, drawing packages, and any other documentation submitted to clients
Mentors Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Designers