Aviation Program Director

3 hours ago
Full-time
Lead
Project and Program Management
Woolpert

Woolpert

Woolpert is a leading architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm that innovates with advanced technology to serve diverse clients globally.

Construction & Engineering
1K-5K
Founded 1911
$3M raised

Description

  • Collaborate with the National Aviation Practice Lead and aviation team leads to deliver practice goals.
  • Lead business growth for aviation geospatial services by building a pipeline of new and existing opportunities across the U.S. and potentially internationally.
  • Develop partnerships with other aviation consultants to win and deliver projects.
  • Guide practice growth based on emerging trends, technologies, policies, and funding sources.
  • Maintain a thought-leader and subject matter expert presence by providing strong service to current and prospective clients.
  • Coordinate collaboration between project managers and cross-functional technical teams.
  • Manage, monitor, and forecast practice metrics including backlog, profit and loss, sales, net revenue, utilization, continuing education, and non-billable travel and expenses.
  • Lead or support shortlist presentations for prospective clients and participate in contract negotiations.
  • Review project documentation for quality from work plans through final deliverables.
  • Support and promote other Woolpert markets and practices within the market area.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
  • 10+ years of related work experience leading and developing geospatial service solutions, preferably in aviation.
  • Current Professional Surveying license or GISP certification.
  • Aviation or airfield subject matter expertise in areas such as airfields, airport layout plans, master plans, obstruction analysis, FAA ADIP, as-built surveys, pavement mapping, vegetation management, and Exhibit A development.
  • Thorough knowledge of FAA Planning and Design Advisory Circulars, specifically AC 150/5300 series.
  • Experience with public-private partnerships, Geographic Information Systems, Digital Design, and Asset Management is desired but not required.
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
  • Strong business acumen, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to industry changes and internal initiatives.
  • Must already have work authorization in the country where the job is located; visa sponsorship is not available.
  • Approximately 50% travel required for client engagements, industry conferences, and collaboration with colleagues nationwide.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with a base salary range of $165,000 to $206,200 USD.
  • Freedom to Work program with flexibility to set your schedule and location when appropriate.
  • Principal program with the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
  • Flexible paid time off/vacation.
  • Career development opportunities across industries and disciplines.
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, and employee assistance program.

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