What We're Looking For:
Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is currently seeking to fill the position of Aviation Project Manager in Memphis, TN or Birmingham, AL who will be engaged in managing and developing Aviation projects primarily in either West Tennessee, Mississippi, or Northern Florida and the Gulf Coast. Typical projects may include runway/taxiway extensions, apron expansions, hangar construction, terminal construction, installation of airfield NAVAIDS, airfield lighting replacement, asphalt overlays, concrete and asphalt pavement designs, Airport Master Planning, and pavement maintenance projects. The ideal candidate is looking for a new challenge that includes contributing to and leading a creative and thoughtful design process from concept to build and participating in an innovative design culture that values client relations and development.
Responsibilities
-
Business development and project management including developing proposals, negotiating contracts, and attending meetings during all phases of the project.
-
Develops contracts including subcontracts to comply with Barge terms.
-
Prepares comprehensive Project Management Plans and tracks project budgets, contracts, billing, and schedules.
-
Ensures Quality Program implementation and execution.
-
Reviews project reports and findings, making modifications to project as needed.
-
Reviews the work of others for quality assurance.
-
Creates conceptual site plans and designs, provides technical engineering guidance, and resolves project problems, challenges, and obstacles.
-
Acts as primary agent between client and project team developing the project scope and proposals, coordinating events, leading client meetings & internal project meetings, and delivery of final project to client.
-
Meets profitability goals in support of Barge’s business and strategic plan.
-
Mentors others and builds employee capabilities.
-
Develops and maintains positive relationships with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others.
-
Sets and example of our core values in daily actions and promotes a positive workplace culture.
-
Performs other duties as requested
Education & Experience Qualifications:
-
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
-
Professional Engineer registration required.
-
6-12 years of experience including aviation engineering experience.
-
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, a plus.
-
Superior knowledge of FAA Airport Circulars and engineering design, bidding, construction administration, and management of airport projects.
-
Familiarity with airport design under the FAA and State block grant programs.
-
Must be a collaborative team player.
-
Previously established relationships with FAA and State Aeronautics personnel, a plus.
-
Some travel required.
Why join us?
Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 550+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®.
Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company’s core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:
-
Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
-
Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
-
Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
-
Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
-
Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.
We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
