AtkinsRéalis

Aviation

SeniorAviationProjectManager

$180–220k Laurel, Maryland, United States; Alexandria, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Senior Aviation Project Manager at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Project Management, Aviation Infrastructure, Client Relationships. Oversee project delivery. Oversee financial performance”

What You'll Achieve.

Delivery of complex, high-visibility projects; Shape transformational airport programs; Influence long-term infrastructure strategy; Ensure profitability; Ensure timely delivery

Industry & Context.

Aviation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland (or ability to obtain within 6 months), 10+ years of experience, 3+ years in a Project Manager role, background delivering aviation infrastructure projects, particularly runways, taxiways, aprons, or terminals, Expertise in project financial management, Expertise in contract administration, Expertise in risk mitigation, Proven leadership capabilities, Proven client engagement capabilities, Proven team development capabilities, Excellent communication skills, Excellent presentation skills, Excellent stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

Experience working with FAA standards, Experience working with airport/aviation regulatory agencies

What You'll Do.

Oversee project delivery

Oversee financial performance

Oversee client relationships

Oversee team development

Lead complex aviation programs

Drive contract strategy

Negotiate with clients and subcontractors

Execute professional services agreements

Ensure contractual compliance

Manage subcontractor performance

Manage dispute resolution

Establish project frameworks

Enforce project frameworks

Own project financial performance

Forecast project financials

Serve as primary client interface

Build client relationships

Identify business development efforts

Lead business development efforts

Develop proposal strategy

Develop qualifications

Oversee cross-functional coordination

Deliver best-in-class solutions

Lead project managers

Mentor project managers

Develop project managers

Plan project workload

Forecast project resources

Represent firm in meetings

Represent firm in public forums

Represent firm in project hearings

Represent firm in legal proceedings

Champion continuous improvement

Implement project management best practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Oversee cross-functional coordination between technical teams, consultants, and external partners; Lead, mentor, and develop project managers and technical staff

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills; Presentation skills; Stakeholder management skills

Process & Methodology

Project delivery, Financial performance management, Client relationship management, Team development, Contract strategy, Contract negotiations, Contract execution, Risk management, Subcontractor performance management, Dispute resolution, Project frameworks, Quality assurance, Reporting standards, Communication protocols, Schedule monitoring, Budget monitoring, Billing monitoring, Financial forecasting, Business development, Proposal strategy, Qualifications development, Cross-functional coordination, Workload planning, Resource forecasting, Continuous improvement, Project management best practices

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