Aviation Planner

STV is seeking an experienced Aviation Planner to join our Project Management/Construction Management (PM/CM) group in Chicago, IL.

The ideal candidate will lead aviation infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless planning, execution, and compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

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Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Coordination:

* Lead the planning phase of aviation infrastructure projects, collaborating with aviation specialists, architects, engineers, and contractors.

* Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and timelines, ensuring compliance with aviation-specific requirements, including airside safety and operational efficiency.

* Maintain a comprehensive project plan, ensuring appropriate resource allocation and timely completion.

* Responsible for the strategic planning or airport facilities including terminal buildings, airfields, transportation networks, support infrastructure and implementation impacts.

* Conducts capacity analysis, forecasts future airport/airfield needs, and develops master plans.

* Coordinate with regulatory agencies and ensures compliance with FAA standards and regulations.

* Work with local, state, and federal aviation authorities

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Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Aviation Management, or a related field.

* Master's degree is a plus.

Experience:

* Minimum of 10 years of experience in planning, engineering, architecture or construction management, with a focus on aviation infrastructure or large-scale aviation projects.

Certifications:

* PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.

* FAA certifications and safety training related to aviation construction projects are advantageous.

Technical & Professional Skills:

* In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations (FAA, ICAO), airport operations, and infrastructure requirements.

* Proficiency in construction project management software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend).

* Strong communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.

* Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, contractors, regulatory bodies, and airport operations teams.

* Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities effectively.

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Join STV and contribute to shaping the future of aviation infrastructure in Chicago and beyond!

Compensation Range:

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (16 days) * Paid Holidays (8 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.