OverviewWoolpert is currently seeking a project manager to support the Ohio Aviation Design Practice as well as support growth in other focused regions throughout the United States. Our project managers are a key part of the growth in our aviation design business by providing consulting services through a cross-functional team to develop detailed deliverables.
The project manager will support existing client account management, business growth strategies, business development, and direct multiple large/complex aviation projects. This individual will manage airfield planning, design, and construction administration projects; direct and mentor design team and technical staff; and coordinate with clients, sub-consultants, municipal officials, FAA Airports District Office, DOT's aviation departments, and contractors to ensure quality deliverables are completed in a compliant manner on schedule and within budget.
Responsibilities- Identify and communicate business sales and growth opportunities during the sales and/or request for proposal qualifications process.
- Meet with existing and prospective clients to discuss their evolving needs and assess the opportunities for the firm's AEG services to support them.
- Participate in and lead presentations to prospective clients, professional organizations, and company leadership including on project leadership.
- Direct and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of various skills and experience across all the project phases from programming, planning, grant administration, conceptual/preliminary design, detailed design, and construction.
- Ensure deliverables and Woolpert quality standards are met per the agreed upon scope, schedule, and budget.
- Facilitate client-facing change management and provide ongoing communication throughout the project.
- Collaborate routinely with management and leadership to advise and address circumstances related to client satisfaction, changes of scope, risk management, schedule, and financial performance.
Qualifications- Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or related field.
- Possess a current PE license and 5 or more years of experience in design and management of aviation or transportation projects or 15+ years of experience in design and project delivery of aviation or transportation projects.
- Ability to travel 25-30% to local client sites and 5% to regional sites.
- Ability to travel to and attend client board meetings.
- Current knowledge and experience with FAA regulations, requirements, practices, and advisory circulars.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and PDF editing products.
- Demonstrated strong technical proficiency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent Woolpert's Benefits package and competitive salaries. Woolpert has a pay for performance compensation philosophy that ensures pay is aligned with both internal equity and market value, consideration for offers begins at $120,000.
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