Aviation Project Manager

AVIATION PRACTICE

Michael Baker International knows the business of airports - from the smallest general aviation facilities to the busiest international airports in the world.

For more than 75 years, we have provided planning, design, and construction services to airports worldwide, serving as an on-call "extension of staff" to many of our aviation clients.

Michael Baker's award-winning personnel have a reputation for taking their understanding of the local airport community / environment and incorporating related elements into their designs and plans.

Knowing that airports are a key economic driver and source of pride for the geographic areas they serve, we proudly perform as partners in more than facilities and other infrastructure.

We partner in success.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Aviation Civil Engineer/Project Manager located in Charlotte to execute and oversee planning, design, and construction for current and future airport clients.

This position is a leadership role within the Charlotte office and the Mid-Atlantic aviation practice.

The candidate will actively work together with regional aviation leadership to grow the aviation practice in Charlotte by focusing on project excellence, client management, team recruitment and business plan development and execution.

The preferred candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (cost estimators, GIS, designers, architects, and other engineers).

The candidate should be a motivated self-starter who displays a passion for solving problems, interacting in a team environment, and meeting established deadlines.

The position involves performing programming, design and construction engineering for aviation projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

The candidate should possess a strong background in geometric layout of airfield facilities, aprons, roadways and parking lots, hydraulic design for infrastructure projects including but not limited to design of storm sewers, culverts, ditches, and erosion and sediment control.

Other strengths should include development of construction plans and specifications for airside and landside projects.

Other experience and capabilities considered a plus include airfield reconstruction and rehabilitation, airline support functions, baggage operations, security/screening facilities and checkpoints, building utilities, commercial and concessions areas, airport offices and conference space, parking garages, paving operations, roadway, infrastructure, and demolition.

Aviation support capabilities considered a plus include preparation of construction cost estimates, writing reports and developing client presentations; construction engineering services including shop drawing review and responses to contractor questions.

In addition to immediately engaging in the technical activities in our active aviation practice, the successful candidate will be exposed to build...