Senior Aviation Project Manager
AECOM
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, United States
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Salary
- $170k – $220k/yr
- Posted
- 4h ago
About this role
Senior Aviation Project Manager Full-time State/Province: Georgia Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: On-Site Operating Group: Americas Primary Location: US - Atlanta, GA - 1360 Peachtree St Compensation: USD 170000 - USD 220000 - yearly Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and experienced Senior Aviation Project Manager based in Atlanta to lead the region’s aviation practice, drive strategic growth, and strengthen client relationships. In this leadership role, you will collaborate closely with the East Region Aviation team and, as needed, AECOM’s national aviation team to oversee the planning, design, coordination, and construction of a diverse portfolio of airport infrastructure projects. The position also provides opportunities to deliver technical leadership, foster innovation, and mentor emerging talent across the practice. In addition, this role will serve as a key Client Account Manager (CAM) within AECOM’s growth-focused program. As a highly visible and strategic position, the CAM is responsible for cultivating and expanding client relationships, driving business development initiatives, and influencing AECOM’s internal growth strategy. Success in this role requires a strong client-centric mindset, the ability to identify and capture new opportunities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional value to clients and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Project Management Project manager for design efforts for airport development projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, terminals, and related facilities. Provide technical leadership and serving as a subject matter expert within the civil aviation engineering group. Plan and oversee design activities, including airfield layout, site grading, drainage, pavement design, and stormwater management. Mentor and develop staff, provide leadership and an environment which encourages teamwork, initiative and growth. Resolve complex technical challenges and make independent engineering decisions Build and maintain positive client relationships. Develop strategy, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and execute projects. Coordinate staffing plan and workload through project development duration while meeting project schedules and budgets. Control overall project cost and scope, schedule, and quality of work. Coordination with clients, agencies, FAA, and other stakeholders. Client Account Management Establish and proactively maintain strong professional relationships and credibility with key aviation clients. Employ a consultative selling approach to develop compelling business cases to differentiate and highlight the value of AECOM's solutions and win targeted business. Business Development Position and map AECOM capabilities to customer business objectives and key initiatives. Demonstrate a high level of motivation and entrepreneurial ability in leading and supporting pursuits. Ability to add value to proposal efforts in concert