Freese and Nichols

Aviation Program Management Lead

Freese and Nichols

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Fort Worth • Texas • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • Lead airport capital improvement programs from set-up through closeout, aligning scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder expectations
  • Develop program management plans, including work descriptions, detailed schedules, budgets, M/W/DBE plans, contact plans, public involvement plans, procurement plans, and construction management plans
  • Guide delivery method selection and contract document strategy, and help resolve complex public-sector procurement issues
  • Develop and manage budgets for both Freese and Nichols and the client, with an understanding of municipal and airport budgeting processes
  • Build and lead pursuit and delivery teams for airport program and design pursuits, coordinating internal groups and teaming partners
  • Strengthen and expand relationships across the aviation community to position Freese and Nichols for current and future pursuits
  • Review and streamline aviation program approaches to right-size teams and embed aviation best practices consistently
  • Work regularly in the field, including navigating active construction sites and operating out of field offices as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, building construction, construction management, or equivalent practical experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect
  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • 10+ years of experience in direct management of an aviation department or aviation capital improvement programs
  • Ability to travel as needed and negotiate construction sites without assistance, including working out of field offices
Benefits
  • paid overtime for salaried employees
  • annual bonus
  • access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
  • flexible work environment with hybrid schedule up to 40% remote work
  • alternative work schedule program providing a day off every other Friday
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
program managementbudget managementconstruction managementcontract document strategypublic-sector procurementaviation best practicesmunicipal budgeting processesfield office operationsconstruction site navigationteam coordination
Soft Skills
leadershipstakeholder managementrelationship buildingnegotiationcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsteam buildingpublic involvementstrategic planning
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE)Registered ArchitectCertified Construction Manager (CCM)Project Management Professional (PMP)