Aviation Program Management Lead

Freese and Nichols is seeking Aviation Program Management Lead in Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin, Houston, or San Antonio, Texas . What You'll Do Lead airport capital improvement programs from set-up through closeout, aligning scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder expectations Develop program management plans, including work descriptions, detailed schedules, budgets, M/W/DBE plans, contact plans, public involvement plans, procurement plans, and construction management plans Guide delivery method selection and contract document strategy, and help resolve complex public-sector procurement issues Develop and manage budgets for both Freese and Nichols and the client, with an understanding of municipal and airport budgeting processes Build and lead pursuit and delivery teams for airport program and design pursuits, coordinating internal groups and teaming partners Strengthen and expand relationships across the aviation community to position Freese and Nichols for current and future pursuits Review and streamline aviation program approaches to right-size teams and embed aviation best practices consistently Work regularly in the field, including navigating active construction sites and operating out of field offices as needed Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, building construction, construction management, or equivalent practical experience Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) 10+ years of experience in direct management of an aviation department or aviation capital improvement programs Ability to travel as needed and negotiate construction sites without assistance, including working out of field offices Preferred Experience developing and implementing QA/QC processes and goals across multi-project programs Demonstrated success leading pursuit strategy, preparing SOQs/RFP responses, and aligning the right team and scope for pursuits Experience developing region-specific aviation program marketing or growth plans and supporting client engagement activities Active participation in professional organizations, including presenting technical/industry papers or holding leadership roles Comfort serving as an extension of client staff, building communication protocols, and guiding complex stakeholder coordination Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co