Aviation Program Director

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Program Director to join our Aviation Team in the United States.

The Aviation Program Director is forward-looking, collaborative, and will expand Woolpert's footprint nationally as an industry leader within the aviation planning and design solutions niche. Success will be measured by your ability to develop, lead, and manage profitable growth through meaningful client relationships. Working with market and discipline leaders, and other Woolpert subject matter experts, you will devise execute and manage strategic planning, marketing, client/business development, capture planning activities, and project deliverables in this aviation market service area. You will also be supporting and promoting other markets and practices of Woolpert in the market area to assist their growth.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate closely with the Aviation Market Director and dedicated aviation staff nationally to deliver goals.
• Lead the business growth of key aviation planning and design (horizontal and vertical) services by developing a pipeline of new and existing business/contract opportunities throughout the US.
• Drive partnerships with other consultants in the aviation industry to win and perform projects.
• Guide growth of the practice based on emerging trends, technologies, policies, and available funding sources that build on our existing reputation and relationships.
• Maintain a thought-leader/Subject Matter Expert profile in the industry by providing industry leading customer service to existing and potential clients.
• Guide the appropriate level of collaboration between Project Managers and the cross-functional technical (discipline) teams.
• Manage, monitor, and forecast metrics including Backlog, Profit and Loss, Sales, Net Revenue, Utilization, Continuing Education, and Non-Billable Travel and Expenses for the Practice.
• Lead and support where appropriate all shortlist presentations for prospective clients and participate in contract negotiations with clients.
• Provide quality reviews of project documentation including work plans thru final deliverables.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of related work experience leading and developing Statewide Transportation Systems, Planning and Design projects, preferably within the Aviation.
• Hold a current Professional Engineering license.
• Aviation or Airfield Planning/Design Subject Matter Expertise in one or more areas of existing and emerging design and construction solutions which include: Airfield, Vertical, Airport Layout Plans, Master Plans, instrument approaches, site civil grading drainage and utilities, pavements, airfield lighting and navigational aids, facility planning studies and site development.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of FAA Planning and Design Advisory Circulars, etc.
• Experience with public-private partnerships, Geographic Information Systems, and Asset Management desired but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Strong overarching business acumen required, including Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a dynamic environment.
• Quickly adapt and respond to industry changes as well as internal initiatives.

Travel Requirements:

• Must be able to travel 50% to clients, conferences and other Woolpert offices.
  
  

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you'll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

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