Aviation Project Manager - Sarasota, United States - Brightpath Associates LLC

Description

This position will be assigned to the Aviation market and reports to a senior project manager, and will primarily manage or assist in managing aviation and airfield projects on behalf of the market, working with airport authorities, port districts, and municipality staff to develop, grow and maintain general aviation and commercial airports in and around the State of Florida and the southeastern US.

A Day in the Life of an Associate Aviation Project Manager

Heres a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

An Associate Aviation Project Manager is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, executing, and controlling/monitoring of the scope of services, budget, schedule, deliverables, and resources to accomplish the project objectives. An Associate Project Manager (APM) position precedes the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager positions, and this position resides in the Aviation market, serving and supporting airport clients in a broad range of project needs. APMs typically manage smaller, less complex projects and assist Project Managers and Senior Project Managers with larger more complex projects.

The responsibilities of the Associate Project Manager (APM) include:

• Collaborate with technical staff within the various internal Practice Areas to identify and allocate project resources
• Interact with construction contractors, their staff, and subcontractors
• Guide and participate in assembling reports, plans, specifications, and other contract documents
• Meet with clients to take detailed project scoping briefs and clarify the specific requirements of each project
• Delegate project tasks based on staff members individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Plan and conduct project team meetings, both internal and external
• Other duties as assigned

What Were Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Technical Skills:

• Can demonstrate knowledge of accrual-based revenue recognition process and has ability to read and understand project budget/financial reports
• Can generate scope and fee for single task professional service agreements
• Can demonstrate an understanding of earned value methodology
• Can demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting terms
• Has led meetings on behalf of a project manager
• Has demonstrated commitment to quality control procedures
• Demonstrates understanding of billing and accounts receivables procedures
• Has completed a training program focused on Project Management
• Will possess a knowledge of airport design, planning, construction administration, FAA Advisory Circulars, and grant process commensurate with experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil3D and other airport/civil design software

Soft Skills:

• Must be able to communicate technical concepts to engineers, clients, and other stakeholders
• Must be able to build effective relationships with internal and external client bases and be able to effectively work with and manage project staff
• Must have proven ability to comfortably speak publicly and interact positively with clients, regulatory agencies, and contractors, though to a lesser degree than Project Managers or Senior Project Managers
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member to problem solve and learn new technical skills

Education/Experience:

• 4-6 years experience in technical task management or acting as an assistant project manager
• Registration as a professional engineer in the State of Florida, or the ability to acquire within six months by comity
• Familiarity with common industry used enterprise resource planning (ERP) and accounting software (ex. Vision, AEC, etc.)
• Experience with project process workflow
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or higher, a plus
• Advanced time management and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Project
• Excellent project team and client-facing communication skills

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs