Aviation Project Manager

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HDR is looking for an aviation project manager with extensive airport engineering and construction experience. Primary duties will include marketing, planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of multi‑discipline airport projects including airside and landside projects with high degrees of technical complexity.

This position will manage both design‑phase and construction‑phase services for a wide variety of projects at commercial airports. The ability to lead a design team, review/check their deliverables, and mentor staff is essential to success in this position.

• Serving as the client manager for selected key clients within the area and be active and visible in the industry.
• Establishing client relations and being involved with marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Overseeing interdisciplinary teams and provide review and guidance to project team during development of project deliverables including plans, specifications, cost estimates, project schedules and construction safety.
• Developing and reviewing proposals and participating in interviews and client presentations as applicable.
• Managing services during construction efforts on active construction projects including the review of submittals and RFIs as needed.
• Implementing QA/QC procedures, and for the execution of training for personnel as established by strategic plans.
• Coordinating projects with regulatory agencies and serve as a liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Leading the implementation of HDR’s Health and Safety program on projects.
• Instructing, mentoring, and assisting junior staff in their career development.

(ENV SP), FAA Advisory Circulars

• Masters degree in Civil Engineering
• At least 15 years of experience in civil engineering and design team management, specifically related to aviation market sector.
• At least 5 years of project management experience with Southern California airports
• Experience on airside and landside aviation projects
• Experience in Program Management/Construction Management (PM/CM) projects as Owner’s representative
• P.E. License is preferred
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential is preferred
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and aviation design standards.
• Experience working in and leading multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Experience working on and leading large aviation projects.
• Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills.
• Local candidates preferred

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

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