Senior Aviation Project Manager, Southern California

Company: Michael Baker International
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: November 18, 2023

Job Description:

AVIATION PRACTICEMichael Baker International knows the business of airports from the smallest general aviation facilities to the busiest international airports in the world. For more than 75 years, we have provided planning, design, and construction services to airports worldwide, serving as an on-call extensionof staff to many of our aviation clients. Michael Baker's award-winning personnel have a reputation for taking their understanding of the local airport community / environment and incorporating related elements into their designs and plans. Knowing that airports are a key economic driver and source of pride for the geographic areas they serve, we proudly perform as partners in more than facilities and other infrastructure. We partner in success.DESCRIPTIONMichael Baker is actively seeking an Aviation Project Manager to join our Southern California Transportation Practice and oversee project performance for aviation projects in the State of California.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as Engineer of Record on various airport projects, responsible for completing quality plans, specifications, estimates, and reports with little to no guidance
• Serve as Project Manager, responsible for project profit and loss
• Interface with airport clients for projects and pursuits
• Mentor staff on design and construction tasks, providing technical guidance
• Provide review for quantities and construction cost estimates
• Prepare and interpret technical reports and test results
• Communicate with clients regarding project issues
• Maintain technical knowledge through completion of various training initiatives: attending seminars, conferences, attending in house systems/management training.
• Supervise, mentor and monitor annual goals for 1-4 direct reports.
• Assist with project pursuits and proposal developmentPROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
  • 10+ years of civil engineering design experience with a concentration in airport airside and landside design.
  • Professional Engineer in the State of California
  • Broad knowledge of aviation planning, programming, design, and construction.
  • Knowledge and experience with the AIP and the grant programs preferred.
  • Knowledge of FAA Airports policies and procedures, including FAA Advisory Circulars preferred.
  • Knowledge of commercial site and roadway design and construction.
  • Knowledgeable in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and knowledge of Microsoft Project scheduling software.
  • Knowledge of drainage engineering software, drainage design, and drainage permitting
  • People management and leadership skills. Ability to manage and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines.
  • Attention to detail and effective decision making, organization, and editing skills.COMPENSATIONThe salary range for this position is $132,000-$196,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.BENEFITSWe offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
    • Medical, dental, vision insurance
    • 401K Retirement Plan
    • Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
    • Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
    • Professional and personal development
    • Generous paid time off
    • Commuter and wellness benefits WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY: Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences. We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility.

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