Senior Aviation Planner and Project Manager

Senior Aviation Planner and Project Manager

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At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Our Northwest Aviation Team is seeking a Senior Aviation Planner and Project Manager to lead aviation teams in conducting comprehensive planning for northwest airports and beyond. The role includes project/task management, interagency/interdisciplinary coordination, public involvement, business development, and opportunities to build a team and mentor staff.

• Interface directly with clients, internal team members including subconsultants, and regulatory agency staff.
• Lead the preparation of aviation planning documents in compliance with FAA.
• Assist our aviation client in writing grants to fund projects.
• Staff and manage interdisciplinary teams.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets and manage project delivery to meet client expectations and Jacobs financial goals.
• Lead or assist with the preparation of competitive bid proposals and participate in presentations.
• Recognize, communicate, and mitigate risks.
• Provide expertise in aviation, state, and local regulatory requirements and permitting processes.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in aviation planning, analysis, grant writing, and permitting.
• Experience preparing master plan documents, including concept designs and cost estimates.
• Proven project management expertise, including managing interdisciplinary teams, and skills related to scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
• Demonstrated experience contracting with and managing subconsultants.
• Business development expertise with the ability to market to state, local, and private clients, secure aviation projects, support market assessments, conduct quality control reviews, and participate in business development activities (including proposal preparation and interviews).
• Ability to travel as needed for project assignments and pursuits.
• Strong writing abilities is a must.

• Experience working with FAA, ITD, Commercial, and GA airports.
• Experience tracking environmental commitments and monitoring environmental compliance during construction.
• Comfort with interpreting engineering design drawings and specifications.
• Experience preparing Master Plans and ALPs.
• Experience writing grants for aviation.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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