Aviation Program / Contract Manager

Aviation Program / Contract Manager

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Our Aviation Service Line is an established provider of program management, construction management and architectural / engineering services for major air carrier airports within the mid-Atlantic region as well as evolving relationships across the United States. Across all service line disciplines, JMT has over 100 professionals supporting our aviation clients daily. The JMT aviation team is known throughout the industry for superior client service, high quality engineering, and a stable organization with long-tenured staff.

Position summary : The position as a Sr. Program Manager / Contract Manager requires a strong background in the aviation industry with a comprehensive knowledge of landside, terminal and airside elements of major air-carrier airports in the mid-Atlantic region. The position has a specific focus on the development, implementation and management of large capital programs. The position will offer the candidate a leadership role within JMT's Aviation team, as well as the opportunity to work directly with key decision makers within our clients' organizations.

In this role, the individual will be the owner's representative and will directly engage with architectural / engineering key staff, construction contractors, and leadership teams and other stakeholders within the owner's organization. The individual will be supported by a team of dedicated professionals to deliver project objectives for assigned tasks.

Technical and program management expertise that is highly beneficial for this role includes planning, design and construction associated with terminal modernization and expansion, baggage handling systems, airside civil infrastructure (runways, taxiways and taxilanes, and RSA improvements), FAA guidelines and circulars. Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e., Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3 is desired to support JMT's continued engagement in these project delivery methods with our aviation industry partners.

Leadership skills that will be used in the position include engagement with client leaders to achieve beneficial results for both JMT and the client, industry wide engagement at conferences to showcase JMT strengths within the Aviation industry, and internal organizational engagement and staff mentoring.

Management areas of expertise include technical writing associated with contract level and task level scope, schedule and budget development, team coordination with support from task managers and discipline leads, technical and financial risk management, including adherence to JMT's ISO-9001 quality program.

The individual will be supported by JMT's national service line leader for Aviation, and the regional leadership team within JMT's Maryland office, JMT's aviation construction management team, along with a wide range of experienced technical staff members across multiple disciplines within JMT.

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including :

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more

Compensation for this position is $200,000.00 - $240,000.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications.

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Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat / cold, wet / humid, and dry / arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.