Aviation Project Manager

Aviation Project ManagerAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.HDR is looking for an aviation project manager with extensive airport engineering and construction experience. Primary duties will include marketing, planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of multi-discipline airport projects including airside and landside projects with high degrees of technical complexity. This position will manage both design-phase and construction-phase services for a wide variety of projects at commercial airports. The ability to lead a design team, review/check their deliverables, and mentor staff is essential to success in this position. Key responsibilities include staff development, project production, quality control, design, construction management, financial management, and marketing. The candidate must be able to demonstrate experience in the management and development of multi-discipline teams. The project manager should also develop strong production capabilities with Task Managers and discipline leads locally and in offices across HDR's organization. Strong communication/listening skills as well as sound leadership/organizational skills are a must.Additional responsibilities include: serving as the client manager for selected key clients within the area and be active and visible in the industry; establishing client relations and being involved with marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings; overseeing interdisciplinary teams and provide review and guidance to project team during development of project deliverables including plans, specifications, cost estimates, project schedules and construction safety; developing and reviewing proposals and participating in interviews and client presentations as applicable; managing services during construction efforts on active construction projects including the review of submittals and RFIs as needed; implementing QA/QC procedures, and for the execution of training for personnel as established by strategic plans; coordinating projects with regulatory agencies and serve as a liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams; leading the implementation of HDR's Health and Safety program on projects; instructing, mentoring, and assisting junior staff in their career development.Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in Civil Engineering; at least 15 years of experience in civil engineering and design team management, specifically related to aviation market sector; at least 5 years of project management experience with Southern California airports; experience on airside and landside aviation projects; experience in Program Management/Construction Management (PM/CM) projects as Owner's representative; P.E. License is preferred; Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential is preferred; familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and aviation design standards; experience working in and leading multi-discipline teams; experience working on and leading large aviation projects; demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills.Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field; 7 years related experience; a minimum of 2 years project management experience; must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills; an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.