About Lochner
Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.
Are you ready to join us on this journey?
As a people-centric company, Lochner's purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word - it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.
Who You Are
We are seeking a talented and experienced professional to join our team as an Airport Planner. As an Airport Planner, you will be responsible for developing airport master plans, facility planning and programming, management of capital improvement programs, and revisions to airport layout plans and environmental documents to support airport system development.
Your Key Responsibilities:
• Develop airport master plans, facility planning and programming, management of capital improvement program, and revisions to airport layout plans and environmental documents to support airport system development. • Participate in preparation of Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) and participate in interviews and building the planning practice. • Plan and direct the work of subconsultants; establish project schedules; assist with cost estimates; and submit progress and summary reports. • Review and evaluate the work performed by planners; and monitor adherence to program requirements and the Airport Master Plan. • Plan, supervise, coordinate, and review the work of a small unit engaged in professional airport and related facility planning and analysis; evaluate comprehensive studies for orderly airport development, construction, and environment enhancement. • Respond to telephone and written inquiries from, and interact with airport tenants, local, state and federal agencies, private and public officials, and community interest representatives on airport planning and design issues, activities, projects, studies, and related matters. • Supervise or personally perform the management of all facility spatial data including: as-built project drawings, airport layout plans, signage and marking plans, utility data, and planning studies. • Assist with project review of NEPA related documents reviewing potential environmental affects and ensuring sufficient information and analyses have been submitted. • Analyze airport sites and facilities on planning for future needs and how to accommodate future airport growth. • Develop airport documents using expert knowledge of airport design and construction, including associated federal regulations of FAA policy related to airport planning capacity issues, airport grant compliance, environmental activities and wildlife hazard management at airports. • Conduct studies relating to airport access, runways, terminal design, surrounding land uses and environmental factors. • Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on airport planning issues. • Prepare planning exhibits, analyzing airspace surfaces and obstructions for impacts, and airport layout plans using AutoCAD, GIS, and other programs.
Your Impact
To be successful in this role, you will need:
• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management or a similar program • 4+ years of experience with airport planning projects • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with NEPA regulations and guidelines is required • Excellent written and oral communications skills • Project Management experience • Demonstrated business and client development experience • Deltek Vision Project Management Software experience is a plus
Joining Lochner
Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.
Our Total Rewards Package
Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:
• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision • Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program • Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care • Paid Family Leave • Retirement Plan with Employer Match • Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible) • Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health • Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3 • Education and Training Assistance • Employee Assistance Program • Employee Discounts • Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service
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Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.
Equal Employer
Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All Positions at Lochner
All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.
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