Aviation Civil Engineering Practice Lead

Overview

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 40+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces;

and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

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The following subsections present the responsibilities and qualifications for the Civil Engineering Practice Lead role within Langan’s growing national aviation practice.

• Lead and continue development of a progressive national aviation practice;
• Build, maintain, and manage client relationships with the goal of securing aviation projects around the nation;
• Perform as technical lead in the preparation of civil engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for all aspects of landside and airside civil engineering activities including grading, drainage and other utilities, rigid and asphalt pavement, aircraft movements and parking, landside vehicular movements; landside roadway and parking lot design, erosion and sediment control as well as many other infrastructure improvements to support runways, taxiways, terminals, general service equipment areas and cargo facilities;
• Provide leadership, coaching and supervision to engineering design staff to meet design objectives;
• Assist with talent acquisition to grow the aviation practice;
• Develop and implement business development strategies to capture a wide range of airport projects including federal and state-funded airport improvement programs, as well as developer funded projects at both public and private airports;
• Cooperation with other Langan disciplines to cross-sell aviation-related services to clients throughout North America;

• 15+ years of progressive civil engineering experience;
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering;
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one US State and the ability to apply for PE registration in multiple US states;
• Design experience on FAA and airport authority aviation projects with a reputable client base;
• Experience managing and leading staff on a wide range of aviation civil engineering projects;
• Experience in business development with a history of project wins;
• Ability to hire, manage, and motivate staff;
• Experience leading all aspects of an aviation project: conceptual planning, support on airport master plans, grant/financial knowledge, detailed design, bid support, engineering support during construction, and close out to meet project goals on time and on budget.
• Knowledge of and experience in the application of FAA Advisory Circulars for airport design and construction;
• Experience with preparation of Airport Layout Plans and other FAA permitting;
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills;
• Proficient knowledge of general office equipment, MS Office, FAArfield, Avi Plan, and other relevant tools of the trade;
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and managerial skills, with the ability to engage team members both in-person and remotely;
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously, while maintaining quality and attention to detail;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment,and;
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid…