Senior Airfield Design Manager at AECOM Chicago, IL

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Airfield Design Manager to be a technical design leader for engineering design projects. You will play a key role in delivering major airfield improvements at projects in Chicago, Cleveland, and other hub airports, leading a diverse team of engineers from conception to completion.

AECOM is recognized as a leader in airfield designs nationally and worldwide. Join our dynamic aviation business and contribute to high‑impact projects in the Great Lakes region and throughout the U.S. You will collaborate with aviation planners and engineers on iconic and innovative airport developments.

• Develop civil airfield planning, design and construction improvement documents, working with aviation planning and design staff.
• Collaborate with planning and design team members, contractors, and subconsultants on ongoing projects.
• Lead the development of airfield design drawings and seal drawings.
• Perform aviation‑related civil design, planning, construction support, and client management services for Commercial Air Service Airports.
• Assist in planning and monitoring multi‑discipline projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, vehicle service roads, airfield lighting and signage, navigational aids, drainage, utility relocation, and pavement rehabilitation.
• Drive projects from inception to final delivery in planning, design, and construction administration of airports, including grading, drainage, pavement design, specifications, and construction safety plans.
• Collaborate and coordinate delivery teams of multi‑discipline design engineers and technicians.
• Serve as AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D design manager.
• Analyze client as‑builts, survey data, geotechnical data, subsurface utility information and other project development data.
• Mentor and develop staff, fostering teamwork, initiative and growth.
• Direct and support the production of multiple projects in parallel.
• Develop and nurture positive, solution‑focused client relationships.
• Ensure coordination with stakeholders, including clients, funding agencies, the FAA, state aviation officials, and permitting authorities.

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8 years of airport/airfield planning or civil engineering design experience or equivalent.
• Illinois Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain one within 12 months.

• 10 years of airport/airfield planning or civil engineering design experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience designing airfield projects from planning through construction.
• Proficiency in FAA Advisory Circulars and Airport Design and Engineering Standards.

• Relocation is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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