Job description

Employment Type: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: $70,000 - $90,000
Location: HYBRID - Remote/ORD

Position Description Summary:

Jacobsen|Daniels is looking for a talented, motivated, and self-reliant Civil Engineer, Architect, Aviation Project Manager, Construction Manager, Planner or Airline Operations Specialist with 3-7 years of experience in airport project design, construction or implementation; airline operations; airport design, planning, or operations. Previous airline coordination or representation experience. The successful candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited University or Program in one of the following, or other closely related disciplines: Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Engineering or Management, or Aviation Management.

Essential Functions of the Position:

The essential functions described here are representative of those that an employee must be able to accomplish in order to successfully perform this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Evaluate and implement solutions to operational impacts and coordinate resolution with client, tenants, designers and construction teams.
• Design review of conceptual and detailed design for airport terminal, roadway and airfield improvements including terminals, concourses, apron areas, specialty systems such as baggage handling, airline and common use terminal equipment, major drainage and storm water management, electrical communication distribution systems, utilities, cargo buildings, passenger terminal facilities, roadways and parking, NAVAIDs, and other airport or airline facilities.
• Represent clients in progress meetings, coordinate design, address operational issues and develop solutions.
• Maintain effective communication with peers, supervisors, and clients as necessary.
• Review or Development of project phasing to identify and address operational issues.
• Review and development of program schedules, and evaluation or development of alternative or recovery options.
• Development and review of project cost estimates and program budgets.
• Preparation of status reports, presentations and materials explaining operational impacts or general project information to clients and others.
• Monitoring of construction status and coordination with representatives of the construction team on project status and construction issues.
• Identifies problems that may develop during a project as early as possible and work with the client to resolve any issues as expediently as possible.
• Negotiates changes in scope and fee as may develop during the execution of any project to while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Manages multiple projects for multiple clients as needed and required.
• Performs specialized tasks as required, in the area of expertise, with minimal supervision and within acceptable time frames, and at highest quality level.
• General record keeping, filing, document and graphic preparation.
• Performs other tasks with direction, outside of area of technical expertise.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3-7 years of experience in airport project design, construction or implementation; airline operations; airport design, planning, or operations.
• Experience communicating successfully in large and small groups and working with people with opposing views required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access required
• Proficiency with project scheduling software, such as MS Project or Primaverya required
• CAD/GIS/Graphics software experience preferable
• Must be able to obtain airport security clearance, which requires a 10-year criminal background check.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must pass TSA Security review and criminal background check and be able to be badged to work in the secure area of the airport.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate technical issues to a non-technical audience both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage projects within the agreed upon timeframes and budget.
• Ability to understand construction needs and airline operations to evaluate potential operational impacts.
• Ability to identify potential cost and saving opportunities.
• Ability to read plans and design drawings
• Ability to evaluate consistency with program scope.
• Ability to make alternative design recommendations.
• Above average communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to prepare detailed written comments.
• Ability to comment and coordinate with designer and program team.
• Ability to self-motivate.
• Above average presentation skills.
• Excellent computer skills; thorough understanding of Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work within a dynamic environment with changing needs.
• Ability to develop relationships with owner and consultant personnel that lead to open communications and mutually beneficial working relations.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks without deviation from established approvals.
• Attention to detail with respect to quality standards.
• Ability to interact in group settings, using judgement and discretion, to always represent the firm in the desired manner.

Leadership:

Engage in and embrace the corporate culture and company values (Growth, Professional Development, Diversity, Customer Focus, and Teamwork)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must be able to accomplish in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit for long periods of time, bend, use hands to manipulate (type), talk and hear; walk; sit, and lift or move no more than ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral visions, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve problems, use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with occasional interruptions, and interact with staff and other organizations on a regular basis.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Primarily in an office environment located within the Airport and project construction site. May be required to travel as needed to company subsidiaries and satellite/client offices to conduct due diligence. Periodic weekend or evening work is expected.

Competitive Benefits:

Medical, Vision, Dental, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401k plan. All benefits are offered on the first day of employment.

Reporting Relationships:

Position reports to Business Unit or Practice Area Leader, or other Senior Management as identified during the hiring or annual
review process.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Jacobsen|Daniels is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives for diversity. J|D, in accordance with applicable law, does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location

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