Aviation Project Manager

AVIATION PRACTICE

Michael Baker International knows the business of airports – from the smallest general aviation facilities to the busiest international airports in the world. For more than 75 years, we have provided planning, design, and construction services to airports worldwide, serving as an on-call “extension of staff” to many of our aviation clients. Michael Baker's award-winning personnel have a reputation for taking their understanding of the local airport community / environment and incorporating related elements into their designs and plans. Knowing that airports are a key economic driver and source of pride for the geographic areas they serve, we proudly perform as partners in more than facilities and other infrastructure.  We partner in success. 

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Aviation Civil Engineer/Project Manager located in Texas to execute and oversee planning, design, and construction for current and future commercial service and general aviation airport clients. This position is a leadership role within the local office and the aviation practice. 

The candidate will actively work together with regional aviation leadership to grow the aviation practice in Texas by focusing on project excellence, client management, team recruitment and business plan development and execution. The preferred candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (cost estimators, GIS, designers, architects, and other engineers). The candidate should be a motivated self-starter who displays a passion for solving problems, interacting in a team environment, and meeting established deadlines. The position involves performing programming, design and construction engineering for aviation projects in the Southern Region. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of FAA Design Circulars and Construction Specifications, and a background in geometric layout of airfield facilities.  

Other strengths should include development of construction plans and specifications for airside and landside projects, with experience in airfield pavement reconstruction and rehabilitation, hangars, and general familiarity with airline support functions, baggage operations, security/screening facilities and checkpoints, building utilities, commercial and concessions areas, airport offices and conference space, parking garages, paving operations, roadway, infrastructure, and demolition. Aviation support capabilities considered a plus include preparation of construction cost estimates, writing reports and developing client presentations; construction engineering services including shop drawing review and responses to contractor questions.

In addition to immediately engaging in the technical activities in our active aviation practice, the successful candidate will be exposed to building the backlog of the business, involved in marketing our services and capabilities, and involved in the pursuit of new opportunities. The essential duty of this position is to maintain ultimate performance for delivery of project quality and safety. 

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field required.
• 7+ years of experience in aviation and aviation engineering.
• Preferred TX Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain.
• Excellent English language skills, written and verbal, are essential to long term success in this role. 
• Aptitude for communicating with owner/client staff, contractors, and subconsultants.
• You will need to be able to quickly get up to speed on our policy, procedures and relevant software while acquiring an understanding of the company’s service offerings, and the client’s standards and procedures relevant to your projects.
• Commitment to and confirmed track record of safely delivering projects on time, under budget, and of the utmost quality.
• Dedication to project goals, client satisfaction, corporate aspirations, business development, growth objectives, staff development, and operational excellence.
• Naturally, you will need computer skills (Microsoft Office). 
• To be successful, you will need to be bright, organized, and determined; you will also need to be able to build relationships with a wide variety of people. You will need the ability to multitask and prioritize competing project obligations. 
• Work Schedule: hybrid work with ability to travel around the State to meet with clients. 
• Work Location: Preferred Dallas Office 

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $97,593 to $153,737.  This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.