
Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager, Civil - Airfield Infrastructure
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Job description
TKDA’s Aviation Engineering Team brings expertise in airfield / airport engineering & planning, integrated solutions, and comprehensive services. We are seeking a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager who has expertise in airfield / airport, transportation, municipal, and/or site development projects and client management. Aviation experience is a plus but not required. The ideal candidate is passionate about tackling diverse projects in a fast-paced environment.
TKDA has a proven history of developing long-term and sustainable aviation planning and design solutions for diverse clients, from large international airports to general aviation airfields and military bases. Check out our Aviation Portfolio.
We take a “Seller-Doer” approach to business development. You will collaborate with leaders and project managers within the Aviation division to further advance our services and enhance our reputation by contributing to the development of marketing plans, cultivating / maintaining relations with clients and agency representatives, tracking prospective opportunities, developing proposals, and delivering client presentations.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and planning for a variety of complex site development and airfield design projects
- Lead project teams and managing project scopes, schedules, financials, and technical requirements.
- Coach/ mentor less experienced professionals with an emphasis on technical design standards and quality control
- Serve as a technical expert in collaborative engineering environment
- Travel to project sites to develop strong rapport and ongoing relationships with current and potential clients
- Collaborate with passionate engineers, designers, technicians, and planners to provide engineering services to airports across the country including small general aviation airports, large international commercial airports, and military bases
- Attend industry related conferences, trainings and other events to strengthen expertise and foster relationships with potential project partners and clients.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in one or more states
- Minimum of 10 years of design experience related to aviation, transportation, site development or municipal projects; well-versed in the design of roadways, utilities, site grading, drainage and storm water management
- Minimum of 2 years of project management experience
- Resides within or open to relocate to the greater Minneapolis - Saint Paul, Minnesota area
- Prior business development experience demonstrated by a track record of maintaining client relations and securing new project opportunities
- Proficiency preparing plan sets, specifications, and construction cost estimates
- Ability to apply effective written and verbal communication when developing proposals, preparing technical reports, participating in or leading project team meetings, and delivering client or public presentations
- Flexibility to travel as needed (up to 20%) for team meetings, client consultations, public meetings, site assessments/visits, marketing presentations/interviews, conferences, etc.; Occasional overnight travel may be required
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications
- Aviation project experience
- Previous training or experience with Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD
- Previous training or experience with ArcGIS
- Previous design experience with airfield or airport infrastructure projects
- Previous experience preparing proposals and contract documentation
- Familiarity with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and procedures
- Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
- Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses
- HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan
- 401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals
- ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits
- Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year
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