Aviation Planning Principal Consultant

At C&S Companies, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace; collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, fun, and accountability.

We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing airport planning projects from small to large scale at both general aviation and commercial service airports. The candidate will also have strong communication skills and understanding of aviation planning, environmental, sustainability, land use, construction, and commercial development principles. Experience and understanding of FAA policies and standards is also important. Specific assignments will depend on the skills of the individual.

• Manage all aspects of the project from identification of opportunities through project close out.
• This includes participating and developing material for proposals and project interviews, determining scope of work, estimating fees, negotiating contracts, budgeting and cost control, scope and schedule control, staff resource management and quality control of all assigned projects.
• Serve as primary client contact.
• Lead public and stakeholder participation sessions.
• Coordinate efforts with local, state, regional and federal agencies.
• Maintain current knowledge of aviation industry services, projects, and trends.
• Willingness to travel to client sites across the United States.

• Bachelors Degree in planning, engineering or a related field.
• AICP, LEED AP, ENV SP, PE, AAAE CM certification, or pilots license preferred.
• 10 plus years of related experience specific to the position.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
• Leadership experience including business development, aviation industry involvement, project management, and ability to manage and direct others.

$150,000 - $195,000/year*

* Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

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C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm with more than 600 employees and growing. For more than 50 years we have been delivering critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in aviation, civil/site infrastructure, construction and program management, construction/design-build, energy, environmental, facilities, architecture, planning, sustainability, and transportation. We have offices throughout New York State, California, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Kentucky.