Aviation Manager jobs in Detroit, MI

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can invest in a career that is meaningful and rewarding to you while making a difference for Michigan communities that matter to all of us. As part of a nationwide firm, HNTB Michigan has been a part of delivering solutions for some of the largest and most innovative infrastructure projects across the state. With our historic growth and several office locations across the state, it is an exciting time to join our team of passionate professionals and employee owners working to build a better tomorrow.

This opportunity entails being responsible managing assigned aviation project(s) throughout their full lifecycle including developing the scope and technical sections of proposal and procurement documents to participating in contract negotiations and overseeing the delivery of the project plan to successfully accomplish HNTB’s 4 for 4 performances: delivery of quality work, on time, on budget and to the client’s satisfaction on every project. This position proactively manages the budget, schedule, technical requirements, contractual obligations, and client communications in support of the airport authority's capital project’s including asset management plan development. Provides high level technical tasks while managing and reviewing design related specifications, calculations, reports and plans. Coordinates with internal and external partners including cross-discipline and functional teams to address and problem solve design related issues or concerns. An in-depth understanding of FAA and State regulations is desired. The Project Manager II – Aviation Engineering typically manages multi-disciplinary project team(s) for one or more strategic (<$1M) or mini-mega ($1M to <$5M) projects or may lead and/or work as a discipline lead on a mega ($5M to < $25M) project management team.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA). Leads or actively participates in client contract scoping and negotiations.

• Serves as the primary client liaison and manages the project team to deliver the scope, schedule and budgets to completion and to the client’s satisfaction. Leads client contract scoping and negotiations.

• Performs technical discipline tasks including analysis, reports, design, specification, and production for assigned projects.

• Implements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project. Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan. Supervises and mentors team to overall project objectives.

• Responsible for/oversees project staffing, including, but not limited to; recruitment, development, retention, and succession of project staff; development of plan for project staff reporting; and support for performance and compensation reviews.

• Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships, and pursuit efforts for mini-mega and mega projects in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA). Works with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials. Leads proposal development and interview presentations for strategic, mini-mega, and mega projects to the client as well as general presentations within the industry and community.

• May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development and retention of staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 10 years of relevant experience

• 2 years of successful management of engineering projects

What You'll Bring:

• Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multi-disciplined projects. Identifying and handling risk and change management with guidance from more experienced staff.

• Leading a team on mid-sized and/or moderately complex projects inside and outside of HNTB using sub-consultants.

• Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver mid-sized and/or moderately complex projects.

• Leading with minimal assistance from the Office Management Team in implementing HNTB Sophisticated processes as applicable to the project.

• Serving as the lead interface with the client on moderately complex projects.

• Developing successors to work with same client on other work.

What We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Engineering

• 12 years relevant experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Additional Information

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Locations:

Detroit, MI, East Lansing, MI (Lansing)

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Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-18512