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 an Aviation Project Manager to join our Federal Aviation team for the delivery of airfield engineering projects that sustain and modernize critical airfield infrastructure for the US Military in the United States and worldwide.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading a team of airfield design subject matter experts and specialists for the planning and design of airfield pavement projects and related airfield infrastructure, including leading charettes, developing COAs and design alternatives, preparation of 100% IFC plans and technical specifications, and review and approval of materials and RFIs during construction.
• Internal coordination among Michael Baker national aviation staff and external coordination among JV partners for the strategic development of team qualifications and technical proposals in response to Government solicitations.
• Collaborating with Michael Baker’s Pittsburgh-based aviation department manager and federal program managers to position the team for airfield/pavement planning and design opportunities among AFCEC, USACE, NAVFAC, USCG, and Air National Guard customers.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent communicator, efficient decision maker, strong organizational and technical writing skills.
• 10 years project management and civil engineering experience in leading teams on DoD airfield projects that include but not limited to field inspections, site investigation, analysis, planning, design, and construction administration services.
• Experience in application of DoD, UFC, & UFGS criteria to airfield projects
• Ability to work efficiently remotely from other team members and ability to travel to Michael Baker offices (CONUS) for on-site team collaboration and coordination meetings as necessary.
• US Passport & ability to travel internationally (OCONUS) to execute projects as necessary.

CANDIDATE PREFERENCES:

• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer or Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Comprehensive understanding of delivery requirements for USACE, AFCEC, NAVFAC, USCG, and Air National Guard customers and coordination with Government KO’s, base leadership, and user groups in project execution.
• Experience in preparing technical SOW’s. 
• Based in Michael Baker’s Pittsburgh, PA office (remote assignment considered for the right candidate)

COMPENSATION 

The approximate compensation range for this position is $100,942 to $166,543.  This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.