Principal Project Manager Aviation

Job Description

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

A Principal Project Manager is a senior-level role responsible for leading and managing complex projects and programs from pre-positioning to completion. This role focuses on both client engagement and project delivery, including positioning, bidding, planning, and executing projects within defined budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

This includes enhancing aviation-related capabilities across the region and collaborating with colleagues at Mott MacDonald globally, as well as with other consultancies, to ensure project objectives are met and client expectations are exceeded.

Key responsibilities:

• Leadership and Strategy: Develop and implement strategic plans for projects and programs, ensuring they align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management. Strong communication skills and ability to independently prepare presentations and reports for diverse audiences.
• Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Risk Management: Identify and proactively mitigate risks associated with projects and programs to ensure successful outcomes.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor project teams, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on project and program performance, using metrics and KPIs to measure success and identify areas for improvement.

Key qualifications:

• Proven track record in the aviation industry, delivering services and facilities at US and global airports on behalf of airport authorities and developers.
• Proven experience with aviation planning, including the development of master plans, layout plans, and feasibility studies.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines, airport operations and aviation development programs.
• Experience performing demand analysis and development of facility requirements.
• Demonstrated ability in developing strong client relationships within the airport sector, with a solid understanding of the aviation industry and market trends.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate others. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or urban planning or related field
• 12 years of relevant experience in the aviation industry

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.

The expected salary for this position is $220,000 - $240,000.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.