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We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.\nPosition Overview:\nWoolpert is hiring an Aviation Planning Project Manager to join our dynamic Aviation National team. Our ideal candidate would be an Aviation Planning Project Manager with a broad planning aperture that includes Master Plans, Airport Layout Plans, Site/Facility Plans, research and Statewide Planning Efforts. Additional preferences include experience in emerging technology and polices regarding Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), 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 emerging 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.\nWe are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.\nWhat You Will Do:\nAdvise 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.\nAdvise, author, and guide airport planning and design activities on master plans, airport layout plans, and/or airspace integration initiatives for internal and external clients.\nUnderstand our clients and know their business.\nCollaborate closely with the National Aviation Services Operations team and dedicated aviation staff to deliver the practice goals.\nAssist 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.\nDrive partnerships with other consultants in the aviation industry to win and perform projects.\nDevelop and maintain industry expertise in emerging technologies and regulations, including partnerships with strategic industry leaders.\nMaintain a thought-leader/Subject Matter Expert profile in the industry by preparing related articles and/or speaking at regional conference presentations.\nWork with staff to ensure successful project delivery, consistent quality, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and team/office satisfaction.\nManage, monitor, and forecast metrics including: Backlog, Profit and Loss, Sales, Net Revenue, Utilization, Continuing Education, and Non-Billable Travel and Expenses for yourself.\nLead and support where appropriate proposals, shortlist presentations, and white papers for prospective clients and participate in contract negotiations with clients.\nProvide quality reviews of project documentation including work plans thru final deliverables.\nWhat You Will Bring:\nAssociate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a minimum of 5+ years’ of related work experience.\nAviation Subject Matter Expertise in one or more areas: Airport Layout Plans, Airport Master Plans, instrument approaches, pavements, facility planning studies, or site development.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills in a dynamic environment.\nMust be willing to travel to clients, conferences and other Woolpert offices.\nDemonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.\nQuickly adapt and respond to industry changes as well as internal initiatives.\nBenefits You Will Love\nCertified 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:\nFreedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).\nPrincipal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.\nFlexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.\nCareer development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.\nHealth, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.\nPaid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!\nBase pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.\nPay Range\n$87,100—$108,900 USD\nFind out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/\nWoolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.\nApplicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter\nTo 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. 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