Project Manager - Aviation (Detroit)

Project Manager - Aviation (Detroit)Detroit, MIJob: Project ManagementPrimary Location: Detroit, MISchedule: Full-timeTravel: Yes, 50 % of the TimeDescriptionBurns & McDonnell plans, designs, and builds projects for aviation clients, with experience working at more than 350 airports in the United States and around the world. We have the ability to deliver both design and construction of aviation facilities on time and under budget, providing multi-discipline services for a range of projects, including terminals, hangars, fueling facilities, deicing facilities, ramp services (passenger boarding bridges, 400 hz ground power, pre-conditioned air, potable water, etc.), airside and landside pavements, airfield lighting, and NAVAIDS. At Burns & McDonnell, our engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists and consultants do more than plan, design, and construct. With a mission unchanged since 1898 — make our clients successful — our professionals partner with our clients on the toughest challenges, constantly working to make the world an amazing place.Join a motivated team where your technical, communication, leadership and marketing skills converge to create an incredible career opportunity at a 100% employee-owned company that is repeatedly voted a "Best Place to Work".We are looking for an Aviation Project Manager that has a desire to apply their technical design and management experience, while actively engaging their entrepreneurial spirit. A client-facing manager that directs and coordinates activities of design disciplines and construction teams on projects of varying sizes, with a focus on airfield infrastructure, aircraft hangars, ramp services, aircraft fueling, and terminal improvements.Responsibilities include:Communicates and collaborates with teammates for deliverables as well as scope, schedule, and budget.Direct coordination with clients and other external partners.Ability to lead in pursuit/proposal management and contract negotiations.Direct project planning, budgeting, and establishing critical project objectives.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from accredited program and 7 years applicable experience Required.Minimum 7 years related experience, including resident engineering and/or field experience on airport projects.Minimum 5 or more years managing complex airport and airline projects, with a focus on airfield infrastructure, aircraft hangars, ramp services, aircraft fueling, and / or terminal improvements.Resident engineering and/or field experience on airport projects is preferred.Proximity to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is preferred for timely on-site support.Manage a wide variety of industry, government and public contacts on project-related matters.Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Strong leadership, problem solving and project finance skills.Solid understanding of FAA criteria and design standards required.Professional Engineering Registration in Michigan in hand or in process.This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.EEO/Disabled/Veterans