Aviation Project Manager - Architecture

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned tasks involving architecture and engineering projects for aviation clients. Responsibilities include planning, scope management and delivery, schedule and budget management, team coordination and supervision, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting. Projects can involve air side or land side general architecture and/or engineering.

Compensation for this position is $160,000.00 - $183,000.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget. 
• Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk adverse project scope and fee. 
• Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan.
• Create and maintain project schedules. 
• Manage subconsultants. 
• Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigate risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals. 
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders. 
• Participate in office’s project financial status meetings. 
• Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project. 
• Prepare progress reports and review invoices. 
• Develop and lead in project status and presentations 
• Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews. 
• Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure delivery of a high-quality outcome.
• Providing coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned.
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team. 

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong Communication Skills 
• Strong Presentation Skills 
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering or a related field
• Professional Architecture or Engineering License and the ability to get registered in the states where clients are served within 3 months of employment
• 15+ years of experience

Preferred Experience

• CAPM or PMP
• Experience working air side aviation operations systems including lighting, electrical, navaids, communications, etc.
• Experience with building/terminal renovations and improvements
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.