Associate Project Manager, Aviation Planning

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Hanson Values:
Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

A Day in Life of an Associate Project Manager, Aviation Planning at Hanson:
Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

• Preparing airport master plans, airport layout plans, site selection studies, obstruction analysis, forecasting, noise and environmental evaluations, terminal plans, sustainability evaluations, business plans, and other airport planning tasks and projects
• Assist the aviation market in smart airport planning programs, and lead or assist in writing grant applications
• Communicate analysis results in the form of technical memoranda, reports, graphic displays, and presentations to government bodies and elected officials as part of the aviation planning process
• Participate in preparation of technical proposals, scope of work development, and external relationship building and technical presentations
• Client and project team coordination for the identified tasks
• Must be willing and able to work overtime to meet project needs and deadlines
• Travel to client location or regulatory agencies for project-related tasks is expected
• Other duties as assigned

• Experience in complex and controversial projects
• Experience with Microsoft Office software
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or ArcGIS
• Experience with AEDT and/or Avi Plan Turn preferred
• Experience with managing project financials preferred
• Must be able to communicate complex technical concepts to technical staff, public officials, and the general public in both written and oral format
• Must be able to build effective relationships with internal and external client bases
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member to problem solve and learn new technical skills
• Must demonstrate an interest in experiencing a variety of assignments and responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Aviation Management, Civil Engineering or a relevant field
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant airport planning experience with increasing responsibilities and project leadership
• Must have a strong working knowledge of FAA advisory circulars and orders
• Experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with clients, airport boards, FAA and regulatory organizations
• Preferred additional qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in relevant field
  • Following certifications: AICP, AAE, CM, LEED, ENV SP, etc.
  • Proven experience as a project manager and/or task leader on airport planning projects
  • Experience in mentoring and supervising junior staff

Salary range
: $95,000 - $130,000

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER — EMPLOYER

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