Michael Baker International · 3 days ago
Senior Project Manager - Aviation
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $200K/yr
15+ years expMichael Baker International is seeking an Aviation Senior Project Manager to be based near New York City in the Tri-State Region. This leadership role involves overseeing design work on airfields and ancillary airport facilities, as well as developing business strategies to grow the aviation practice.
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Responsibilities
Lead project delivery as Senior Project Manager on projects by providing technical direction and oversight to the design team; oversight of financial management, adherence to quality control processes, and appropriate level of delegation to and oversight of supporting staff
Develop and implement a business strategy to grow the aviation practice focused on New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia based clients
Serve as Client Manager for Aviation clients including Port Authority of New York New Jersey, City of Philadelphia, South Jersey Transportation Authority and other key markets within the NJ/NY/Philadelphia region
Lead market research and business development to create/expand industry relationships, pursue and win engineering and planning projects at commercial service and general aviation airports
Serve as a Relationship Manager with one or more New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia based clients
Lead the growth of the practice which includes business development, client engagement, and staff growth
Lead proposal, interview, fee development and negotiations for various project pursuits
Cross-market other discipline services and solutions. Support other disciplines that have existing client relationships and leverage those relationships for growth opportunities
Assist/lead design-build pursuits including strategic pursuit planning, teaming, proposal development and execution
Collaborate with regional office leadership with respect to staff assignments, workshare, mentorship, business development, and quality of project deliverables
Professionally represent Michael Baker International at technical meetings with agency staff, clients, contractors, and professional organizations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management, Aeronautical Science, Civil Engineering or Planning
15+ years of related experience and a registered Professional Engineer in NY and/or NJ preferred. UAS pilot license bonus
Experience with task management of aviation projects and client management for both horizontal and vertical design projects at commercial service and general aviation airports
Knowledgeable with FAA Advisory circulars and orders that pertain to airport planning and design
Proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS, Airport GIS and Microsoft Office Suite
Design experience in airfield infrastructure including runway, taxiway and ramp geometry, airfield pavements; safety areas; airfield grading; storm water systems and construction phasing. Experience in airfield lighting and navigational aids is considered a plus
Ability to travel between various Michael Baker offices and/or client locations in the Northeast
Preferred
Registered Professional Engineer in NY and/or NJ
UAS pilot license
Familiarity and experience with FAA's pavement design software, FAARFIELD
Professional certifications (i.e. AICP, AAAE, AAE, CM, or PMP)
Company
Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a Critical Service Provider company.
5001-10000 employees
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