Terminal Planner- Senior Consultant

Ricondo & Associates, Inc.•Alexandria, VA

5d•$77,000 - $118,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Terminal Planner- Senior Consultant to join Ricondo's team of talented aviation consultants at our Alexandria, Virginia, office. Ricondo team members are passionate about collaborating with airport management to address the complex issues facing the aviation industry today. Our firm offers strategic planning services to airports across the United States and worldwide, including operational and physical planning, master planning, environmental reviews, and business advisory services. As a Terminal Planner-Senior Consultant, you will work both independently and with our diverse team of aviation professionals. You will also have the chance to expand your knowledge and skills by participating in various aviation projects. No two airports are the same, and no two projects are identical, so if you are a problem solver and a lifelong learner, join our team and grow with us! The Senior Consultant is responsible for executing entry-level concept development, planning, and implementation of aviation programs, projects, and studies under the supervision of senior staff. Qualified candidates will have a degree in Architecture, Engineering, Planning, or a similar field. The ideal candidate must demonstrate proficiency in documentation and presentation tools, including but not limited to AutoCAD and/or Revit, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint. They must also show working knowledge of MS Excel. Prior experience with architecture, engineering, planning, or similar fields is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a field that provides a strong foundation for aviation consulting, such as Engineering, Architecture, and/or Planning.
3-10 years of experience with increasing responsibility in planning or related field.
Possesses a familiarity with or passion for the aviation industry.
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Intellectual curiosity to learn, self-educate, and be comfortable working both independently and in a team environment on a variety of projects and tasks
Proficient in a variety of analytical, production, and visualization software, including but not limited to: AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch-Up or other visualization software, and Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Willingness to travel to support Ricondo's global project portfolio

Nice To Haves

Prior in-office experience with an architecture, engineering, planning firm, or similar is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of best practices, methods, and principles utilized in strategic planning, infrastructure and facilities planning, and operational research
Visualization and rendering skills
Knowledge of analytical techniques and related tools, including statistical, spreadsheet, database, simulation, and spatial/graphical analysis applications

Responsibilities

Capacity and requirements analysis of airport facilities, alternatives development, layout plans, and graphics support.
Conducts field surveys and investigations to collect data that supports airport planning studies.
Consult with fellow employees and senior staff concerning the compilation, interpretation, and presentation of research data for airport planning studies.
Prepares draft sections of reports and deliverables based on verbal and written input from others.
Assists in developing, formatting, and publishing tables, charts, manuals, and maps that deal with existing and proposed airport planning studies.
Provide input, technical assistance, and recommendations on airport planning studies.
Develop and maintain electronic data sets and files, and troubleshoot existing programs.
Responds to requests for data and information from internal staff and external clients.
Performs related work in support of senior staff and project teams 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 funding for professional conferences and seminars
On-demand access to training (Cornerstone eLearning)
Internal workshops and webinars
Short- and long-term disability insurance coverage
Life insurance (survivor benefits), Team member referral bonus program
Flexible spend accounts (medical and dependent care)
Transit commuter benefit (based upon location)