Aviation Planner/Project Manager

Woolpert, Inc. is a cutting-edge national architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm that delivers value to clients by blending engineering excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications. We believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients. As we grow, we are seeking an experienced Aviation Planning Project Manager to support clients, internal and external, on deploying technology and implementing programmatic solutions, helping them realize their vision and drive toward their goals.

Our ideal candidate would be an Aviation Planning Project Manager located within the State of Texas with a broad planning aperture that includes Master Plans, Airport Layout Plans, Site/Facility Plans, and Statewide Planning Efforts. Additional preferences include experience in emerging technology and polices regarding Urban Air Mobility (UAM), and other aviation enterprise technology. Our ideal Aviation Project Manager is one that is forward-looking, collaborative, and energized to expand Woolpert's existing footprint as an industry leader within the established fields of Aviation Planning and AAM as well as other emerging technology niches. Success will be measured by your ability to develop, lead, and manage profitable growth through meaningful client relationships.

Collaborate closely with the National Aviation Services Operations team and dedicated aviation staff to deliver the practice goals.
• Assist in business growth of Aviation Planning, AAM applications, and other consulting services by developing and supporting a pipeline of new and existing business/contract opportunities.
• Drive partnerships with other consultants in the aviation industry to win and perform projects.
• Develop and maintain industry expertise in emerging technologies and regulations, including partnerships with strategic industry leaders.
• Maintain a thought-leader/Subject Matter Expert profile in the industry by preparing related articles and/or speaking at regional conference presentations.
• Work with staff to ensure successful project delivery, consistent quality, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and team/office satisfaction.
• Manage, monitor, and forecast metrics including: Backlog, Profit and Loss, Sales, Net Revenue, Utilization, Continuing Education, and Non-Billable Travel and Expenses for yourself.

• Lead and support where appropriate proposals, shortlist presentations, and white papers for prospective clients and participate in contract negotiations with clients.
• Provide quality reviews of project documentation including work plans thru final deliverables.
• Advise clients regarding innovative technology and content to help them make better decisions. Recommend relevant strategies and work with customers to prepare implementation and migration strategies.
• Advise, author, and guide airport planning and design activities on master plans, airport layout plans, and/or airspace integration initiatives for internal and external clients.
• Understand our clients and know their business.

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field or a minimum of 10 years' of related work experience.
• Aviation Subject Matter Expertise in one or more areas: Airfield, Vertical, Airport Layout Plans, Airport Master Plans, instrument approaches, pavements, facility planning studies, or site development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a dynamic environment.
• Must be willing to travel to clients, conferences and other Woolpert offices.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Quickly adapt and respond to industry changes as well as internal initiatives

Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn...
As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries.

Our vision: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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