Aviation Project Manager

Aviation

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms. JMT has a strong presence in both the Commercial and DoD Aviation Markets in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

JMT is seeking a motivated individual who desires increasing responsibilities in designing and managing commercial, military, and general aviation design tasks and projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for technical civil aviation and/or aviation facilities design, task and project management, staff oversight, project schedule development, budget establishment and monitoring, and client interface. Candidate must be well-versed in aviation design and construction standards (FAA minimum, FAA and DoD preferred). Ideal candidate will be a knowledgeable aviation architect, civil engineer or mechanical engineer with design experience, construction knowledge, and project management skills.

The successful candidate will be expected to effectively oversee and mentor developing staff, provide project status updates to department management, and support coordination with clients and subconsultants. Work assignments may include, but are not limited to, management of design projects, and Quality Control review of construction documents. Project types include airport runway, taxiway and apron design or facility projects such as Terminal building development, facilities repair and/or retrofit projects. Tasks typically include contract drawing development, design and construction schedule development, construction cost estimating, technical specification development, and meeting coordination (internal and external stakeholders).

Assignments will be performed through a working knowledge of design criteria, regulatory requirements, and standards and processes. The candidate will be expected to manage multiple design assignments, including oversight and direction of design staff and coordination with clients and subconsultants; support the development of task/project scopes of work and personnel hour estimates, support the development and maintenance of project schedules and budgets; design and review critical design elements, and incorporating feedback and comments from design reviews.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• AutoCAD Civil 3D surface model design and analysis, or Open Roads Designer, or REVIT
• Construction Cost Estimate experience
• Airport Contract Document Development (Plans, Specifications, and Estimates)
• Construction Safety and Phasing Plan Development
• Completion and Filing of Form 7460's
• Project Meeting Coordination (Organize and Run Meetings)
• Maintain current department organizational and quality control standards and update as and where necessary.
• Project Scheduling, Budgeting, and Staffing
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

• Knowledge and understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D surface modeling, or REVIT
• In-depth knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars, Engineering Briefs, and Orders
• Working knowledge of DoD Unified Facilities Criteria preferred
• Detailed Construction Costs Estimating
• Technical Specification Writing
• Working knowledge of Project Management (Schedules, budgets, etc.)
• Proficient in MS Office Software (Microsoft Project experience preferred)

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, civil engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field from an accredited program
• Professional Engineer or Architect License or equivalent
• 8+ years' experience in airport design or construction management/construction inspection for commercial hub airports (or active multi-runway military installations)
• Task management experience
• Supervisory role or project task experience preferred

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

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