Mott MacDonald · 15 hours ago
Senior Project Planner Aviation
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$152K/yr - $186K/yrMott MacDonald is a leading employee-owned company in engineering and development services, seeking a Senior Project Planner in Aviation. The role involves collaborating on diverse aviation projects, focusing on planning and design efforts across various domains within the aviation industry.
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Responsibilities
Support planning and design efforts across airfield, terminal, landside, and operational domains
Develop master plans, layout plans, facility requirements, and feasibility studies for aviation projects
Utilize FAA advisory circulars, TRB ACRP guidelines, and other industry standards in planning processes
Produce airfield or terminal building spatial planning outputs using data visualization tools like Power BI
Manage and supervise individual projects and workstreams, including resources across various disciplines
Deliver commercially successful projects while managing project teams and training junior staff
Build and nurture client relationships to identify and secure opportunities for follow-on work and new prospects
Qualification
Required
A university degree or college diploma in engineering, architecture, planning. Experience or academic focus in aviation management or transportation planning is a plus. Candidates with economics, sustainability, finance or business-related studies may also be considered
Proven experience with aviation planning, including the development of master plans, layout plans, facility requirements, and feasibility studies
Demonstrated capability in planning using FAA advisory circulars, TRB ACRP guidelines and other industry standards
Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools to produce airfield or terminal building spatial planning outputs
Competency in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
Working knowledge of simulation and modelling tools for airfield and terminal and the ability to manage others to use them to deliver capacity and demand analysis outputs
Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines, airport operations and aviation development programs
Proactive and with a strong desire to learn and grow professionally
Positive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work across disciplines and on a diverse range of projects
Methodical problem solver and critical thinker who takes initiative, and with the ability to work independently
Ability to organise, manage and supervise individual projects and workstreams, including resources across various disciplines
Expertise in project and programme management with contractual knowledge and the ability deliver commercially successful projects
Ability to manage and supervise project teams, including the desire to train junior staff in developing new skills
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, enabling confident interaction with clients and colleagues
Ability to build and nurture client relationships, to identify and secure opportunities for follow-on work and new prospects
Strong written communication and attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate technical drawings, impactful presentations, and professional reports
Preferred
Experience with industry specific tools such as AviPlan, AirTOP, CAST is desirable
Experience with tools such as Infraworks, Navisworks, Revit, or other 3D visualization software is a plus
Benefits
401k
Medical
Dental and vision insurance
Short-term/long-term disability
Paid holidays
PTO
Parental leave
Company paid life insurance
Company
Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald focuses on digital innovation, transforming, engineering, management and development.
Founded in 1866
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Group Managing Director
Paul Hilton
Regional Managing Director for Middle East, South Asia and international development
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