Senior Project Manager, Civil - Airfield​/Airport

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

$106,625 - $158,370 a year. The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 10-20 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

• Health Benefits:
  
  Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one.
• Annual Incentive Plan:
  Eligible for discretionary bonuses.
• HSA Contributions:
  Monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan.
• 401(k) Match:
  Employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals.
• ESOP:
  Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits.
• Paid Time Off:
  Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year.