Pape-Dawson ยท 53 minutes ago
Associate Vice President - Aviation Client Service Leader
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expPape-Dawson is seeking an Associate Vice President and Client Service Leader with expertise in Aviation Engineering and project management. This role involves leading business development initiatives, managing client relationships, and providing engineering solutions for airfield improvements while collaborating with various teams and ensuring project compliance with standards.
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Responsibilities
Performance at this level requires proven business development experience in a professional position
Leads technical client relationships and will play a significant role in business development, including preparing statement of qualifications, interviews, goal setting, target selection, and conference representation
Ability to travel
Provide engineering and design for projects relating to new runway/taxiway design, existing paving improvements and expansions, airfield lighting, hangar design, fencing, and experience designing and/or management of the design of drainage structures associated with airfield as culverts, storm drains, and detention systems
Lead the preparation of airport design plans, including plans and profiles, grading and drainage, markings, NAVAIDS, lighting, and related design elements that are typical of an airport construction drawing set
Provides estimates for engineering fee budgets and schedules to meet project requirements
Ability to independently perform all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works
Applies technical expertise to review, approve, and seal work
Support the work of others and mentor junior-level engineers & design/drafting technical staff
Ensure project compliance with all KSA practices and quality, safety, and governmental design standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited University
Knowledge of business development fundamentals and proven ability to train and encourage others to perform business development tasks
Proven record of accomplishments in business development success
Experience with client management in the aviation sector, including municipalities and government agencies
12+ years relevant experience in aviation engineering and project management
Current Professional Engineering License in Texas (or ability to obtain within 4 months)
Experience in the production and delivery of airport or transportation construction drawings and specifications
Familiar with MS Office Software (TEAMS, Word, Excel), Newforma, and Bluebeam
Preferred
Experience with proposal preparations and interviews
Good presentation skills
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
Experience in a leadership role on projects that delivered multi-disciplinary airport improvement projects
Experience performing construction administration of public infrastructure
Experience in delivering aviation and/or transportation projects for public entities in Oklahoma
Experience working with and managing survey, Geotech, and other subconsultants
Company
Pape-Dawson
Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused civil engineering and professional services firm.
1001-5000 employees
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