WSP in the U.S. · 1 week ago
Aviation Senior Project Design Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$168K/yr - $285K/yr
12+ years expWSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm in the U.S., currently seeking an Aviation Senior Project Design Manager for their Northeast/New England region. The role involves leading high-profile aviation design projects, managing the design process, and driving business development efforts to enhance WSP's presence in the aviation sector.
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Responsibilities
Manage the design process to ensure adherence with all codes, stakeholder requirements, and project-specific design standards
Consult with clients on the implementation of on-call designer's project task orders
Provide and coordinate technical responses to inquiries from contractors, tenants, consultants, and other regulatory agencies
Proactively collaborate with multiple design teams to ensure alignment with program requirements and communicate potential project risks
Lead the early identification of project design goals and work with Project Managers to guide design to meet those goals
Organize and oversee design and constructability reviews of several concurrent projects
Assist with evaluation of change order requests, requests for information, and other change issues
Support construction administration tasks, including review of submittals, RFIs, and field changes to ensure compliance with design intent and project requirements
Coordinate with construction teams to provide technical guidance, address design-related issues, and facilitate smooth project execution
Ensure final project deliverables (As-Builts & O&M Manuals) are delivered in a timely manner and meet project governance requirements
Provide risk management feedback on all assigned projects during design and into construction
Assist in the permitting and planning of design processes to support AHJ review schedules
Support business development efforts, including pursuits, proposal writing, and client engagement
Collaborate with marketing and technical teams to develop winning proposals, presentations, and qualifications packages
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related discipline
Knowledge and familiarity with FAA design standards and aviation-specific criteria (e.g., FAA Advisory Circulars, Engineering Briefs, and airfield design best practices)
12+ years of relevant post-education experience in civil engineering, with a focus on aviation or transportation infrastructure
Proven ability to manage complex design processes and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
Maturity in interaction and ability to operate self-sufficiently in the field
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledgeable of current technology with the ability to utilize it effectively on projects
Ability to manage concurrent design processes and identify impacts projects may have on each other
Experience supporting or leading business development activities, including proposal writing and pursuit strategy
Experience in construction administration tasks, including reviewing submittals, RFIs, and change orders
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience with the design and construction of airport facilities, including runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, and terminal infrastructure
Familiarity with permitting processes and regulatory agencies at the federal, state, and local levels
Experience working with local municipalities and agencies in the Northeast/New England region (New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Company
WSP in the U.S.
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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