Hanson Professional Services Inc. has the need for an experienced Project Manager for our Aviation Market in Southwest Florida! Work onsite at a Naples FL project - closest office is in Sarasota, FL office (no regular office visits required).

We are looking for a charismatic, organized, detail oriented and dedicated individual who will fit with our collaborative project-team culture.

Why Hanson? We are a national award winning, employee-owned consulting firm with over 500 employees and 30 office locations. We are consistently recognized as a Top 5 Employer in Florida since 2018 by Florida Trends Magazine and offer world-class benefits.

Position Profile - The project manager is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, executing, and controlling/monitoring of the scope of services, budget, schedule, deliverables, and resources required to accomplish the project objectives.

• This position will typically manage aviation discipline projects, but on occasion may be tasked with multi-discipline project work based on client needs.
• The successful candidate will work directly or indirectly with clients, business development staff and project/market principals.
• This position requires management of the full project life cycle to meet client and Hanson’s expectations regarding scope, project deliverables, budget/financial performance, schedule, quality, communications, risk management and health and safety of project staff.

A Day in the Life of an Associate Aviation Project Manager at Hanson

This position will be assigned to the Aviation market at Hanson, reports to a senior project manager, and will primarily manage or assist in managing aviation and airfield projects on behalf of the market. You would work 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Meet with clients to take detailed project scoping briefs and clarify the specific requirements of each project. A record of successful capital improvement program development and productive client interface will be key skills offered by the project manager.
• Collaborate with technical staff within the Aviation Discipline, and other Hanson practice areas and disciplines to acquire the resources needed for project completion.
• Develop comprehensive project management plans containing the scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables within the respective project. Use and continually develop the plan and conduct project team meetings, both internal and external.
• Guide and participate in assembling reports, plans, specifications, and other contract/construction documents.
• Interact with construction contractors, their staff, and subcontractors.
• Delegate project tasks to assigned resources based on individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels.
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze and control outcomes leading to the successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis and forecasts.

What We are Looking For - the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role.

Technical Skills:

• Record of a broad cross-section of successful aviation and airfield development and construction projects, from inception to completion, and functional understandings of both airport planning and airfield electrical, including approach and navigational aids
• Ability to develop professional relationships with clients and be responsive.
• Ability to manage multiple, related projects and navigate complex activities that span business units, organizations, regions, and the related regulatory agencies.
• Ability to understand client, regulatory agency, and subcontractor agreements, including the ability to generate scope and fee for complex, multi-disciplined professional service agreements.
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand project budget/financial reports.
• Demonstrated understanding of billing and accounts receivables procedures
• Demonstrated understanding of earned value methodology and other project controls, such as scheduling and change management.
• A commitment to implementing quality control procedures.

Soft Skills:

• Must be able to communicate technical concepts to engineers, clients, and other stakeholders after consulting with or in collaboration with project team technical resources.
• 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 communicate with the public and interact positively with clients, regulatory agencies, and contractors.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member to problem solve and learn new technical skills.
• Must be able to develop new business with existing clients and/or new clients and can assist with project capture plans and tactical strategy for generating winning proposals and leading project team interviews.
• Can demonstrate ability to develop a deep knowledge of client needs within the Aviation market.
• Can demonstrate team and client leadership capability and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be able to effectively negotiate project scope and fee.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in project management of transportation/aviation projects in the Federal Aviation Administration. Specific experience with the Southern Region is desired, preferably related to the Orlando Airports District Office (ADO).
• Bachelor’s (BS) degree in civil engineering is required.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Florida is required, or the ability to acquire a Florida registration within six months by comity.
• Experience with airport authorities, port districts, municipal and local governments is required.
• Familiarity with common industry used enterprise resource planning (ERP) and accounting software (ex. Vision, AEC, etc.) is highly desired.
• Experience with project process workflow and developing project work breakdown structures.
• Ability to document, defend and achieve contract modifications for additional services including scope, fee, and schedule increases.
• Advanced time management and reasoning/critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and a basic understanding of Project Scheduling Platforms.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Performance bonus
• Profit sharing
• Yearly bonus

Experience level:

• 10 years
• 11 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Aviation or roadway: 6 years (Required)
• Civil engineering: 6 years (Required)
• Project management: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Professional Engineer or ability to obtain in 6 months (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sarasota, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sarasota, FL