Posted 11 days ago

Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager, Civil - Airfield InfrastructureTkda · Bloomington

Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager, Civil - Airfield Infrastructure

BloomingtonHybrid

AI Summary

Leads design, planning and project management for complex airfield, transportation, municipal and site development projects while mentoring engineers and developing client relationships and new business opportunities.

About this role

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

Skills

ArcGISAutoCADCivil 3DCivil EngineeringConstruction Cost EstimationDrainage DesignFAA RegulationsPlan SetsProfessional Engineer (P.E.) LicenseProject ManagementProposal DevelopmentRoadway DesignSite GradingStormwater ManagementUtilities Design