Our Team

Aviation

SeniorAviationProjectManager

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

“Senior Aviation Project Manager at Our Team. Skills: Project management, Aviation infrastructure, Client relations. Oversee project delivery. Manage financial performance”

What You'll Achieve.

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, contract administration, risk mitigation, Proven leadership, client engagement, team development capabilities, Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

Experience working with FAA standards, airport/aviation regulatory agencies

What You'll Do.

Oversee project delivery

Manage financial performance

Manage client relationships

Develop project teams

Lead complex aviation programs

Drive contract strategy

Negotiate with clients and subcontractors

Execute professional services agreements

Ensure contractual compliance

Manage subcontractor performance

Establish project frameworks

Enforce quality assurance

Enforce reporting standards

Enforce communication protocols

Own project financial performance

Forecast project financials

Serve as primary client interface

Build relationships with airport authorities

Build relationships with stakeholders

Build relationships with regulatory agencies

Identify business development efforts

Lead business development efforts

Develop client presentations

Develop proposal strategy

Develop qualifications

Oversee cross-functional coordination

Coordinate with technical teams

Coordinate with consultants

Coordinate with external partners

Deliver best-in-class solutions

Lead project managers

Mentor project managers

Develop project managers

Mentor technical staff

Develop technical staff

Represent firm in executive 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; Presentation; Stakeholder management skills

Process & Methodology

Project delivery, Financial performance, Client relationships, Team development, Contract strategy, Contract negotiations, Contract execution, Contractual compliance, Risk management, Subcontractor performance management, Dispute resolution, Project frameworks, Quality assurance, Reporting standards, Communication protocols, Schedule monitoring, Budget monitoring, Billing monitoring, Financial forecasting, Client interface, Business development, Proposal strategy, Qualifications development, Resource forecasting, Project management best practices

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