Senior Project Manager – Aviation EngineeringThe Senior Project Manager – Aviation Engineering will provide senior level project management oversight on airport design projects. The Senior Project Manager will develop strong working relationships with airport authorities throughout the region, state agencies, counties and municipalities and other consulting firms. They must be knowledgeable of FAA criteria and design standards and have the ability to obtain PE licensure in multiple states.Responsibilities include the technical excellence of aviation engineering projects and on time and within budget project deliverables.
This position has business development and management responsibilities for the aviation engineering. The position also includes a significant contribution to strategic planning and building the aviation practice throughout the region.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development:Develop business and market Shrewsberry services in Indianapolis and other geographic areasIdentify and market additional business opportunities with key clientsParticipate in client relations management for assigned key clientsParticipate in proposal presentations and business development activitiesUtilize CRM for tracking of all business development opportunitiesMeet with new/existing clients to discover project informationWork with technical staff to develop proposal sections and scopes of workManagement:Manage and be accountable for the overall financial performance and day-to-day operations for assigned engineering projects, including meeting or exceeding performance metricsImplement current and proposed growth and sales plans and develop strategic plan for the departmentManage and deliver quality aviation projects on-time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the clientIn conjunction with the Shrewsberry Safety Officer, conduct job hazard analysis and create jobsite specific health and safety plans as requiredMentor, and assist junior engineers in developing final design plansEffective utilization of staff to maximize value for clientCoordinate work efforts and review work performedFoster a positive collaborative environment between divisions and offices; promote Shrewsberry cultureUtilize project management software for successful project management, timely invoicing of client, and accurate/timely reporting of employee expenses and timeTechnical:Serve as project expert on specific tasks or projects; routinely manages several projects concurrentlyProvide technical direction and development on the scope of engineering work, detailed and on-going schedule input, man-hour requirements, and budgets for the assigned project elementsMitigate project riskAssign projects to designers and engineers and coordinates a team effort to support the projectManage scope, identify and document changes in scope, and seek amendments for changesPerform airfield civil engineering design tasks for projects from preliminary to final design; manage the bidding process and provide services during constructionPrepare complex studies, construction documents, drawings, maps, reports and supporting documentationProvide senior QC review and direction on technical projectsReview detailed and complex reports detailing tests conducted and resultsVisit work sites on a frequent basis to monitor project progressCommunicate with clients regarding project issues and attends meetingsDefine scope of work and man-hour requirementsResponsible for ensuring that task, project schedules, and budgets are metDevelop engineering reports, specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packagesLead/participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, and scheduling performanceIdentify schedule and cost variances and develop and implement recommendations for corrective actionEducation and/or Experience• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering; Master's degree in Civil Engineering preferred• 10 years of experience with significant airside design• Demonstrated experience in successful application of FAA criteria and regulations, project management, client interaction, and staff development• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected workKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:• Demonstrated leadership skills, sense of vision and ability to motivate and manage others with a proven record of success• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Strong organization and time management skills• Strong client management and consultant team management skills• Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively• Ability to provide practical and results oriented technical solutions for projectsLICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Indiana; licensure in additional states may be required• A valid driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the organization insurance policyWe're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.