Southeast US Airport Engineering Discipline Lead - Aviation

Summary :

This pivotal hire will spearhead the planning / engineering market development program in the Southeast US. This hire will develop the market and build a team that will serve as the program manager for all airport planning and engineering projects in that market. Airport planners and engineers with piloting experience bring a unique and invaluable perspective to airport engineering projects. Their firsthand understanding of aviation operations enhances their ability to design practical, pilot-friendly solutions, setting them apart from competitors. This dual expertise serves as a powerful differentiator, offering airport sponsors the advantage of collaborating with professionals who truly understand the needs of both the airport and the aviators it serves. Additionally, this leader will collaborate with other LJA planning / engineering disciplines to strategically grow the airport planning / engineering footprint across LJA’s Southeast US Airport market region.

General Responsibilities :

• Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for aviation planning / engineering projects in the Southeast US , ensuring alignment with client needs and organizational objectives.
• Serve as the senior leader for complex airport planning and infrastructure projects, including airport master plans, airport layout plans, runways, taxiways, aprons, drainage systems, utility infrastructure, and airside / landside
• Guide teams through all project phases planning, design, permitting, bidding, and construction support while ensuring compliance with FAA standards and local agency requirements.
• Act as a primary point of contact for key clients, including airport sponsors, FAA and state aviation representatives, and local jurisdictions.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, fostering a collaborative and high- performance work culture.
• Coordinate with internal departments including CAD design Hub, operational support lead, engineering, environmental, architecture, survey, and GIS to integrate planning initiatives across
• Oversee technical quality control / assurance processes, ensuring the delivery of accurate, cost- effective, and constructible solutions.
• Participate in business development activities, including identifying opportunities, building client relationships, leading proposals, and conducting presentations.
• Represent the company at state and national aviation engineering forums, technical panels, and professional conferences (, ACC, AAAE, ACI-NA).
• Stay current with FAA regulations, engineering best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to airport design and construction.
• Serve as a thought leader, contributing to white papers, best practices, and planning

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