Aviation Civil Engineering Practice Lead

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Civil Engineering Practice Lead for its growing national aviation practice. This individual will serve a key function in leading and expanding the practice’s market reach, innovative solutions, and technical expertise. Langan’s team is revered in the industry for providing civil, geotechnical, and environmental engineering for all sizes of aviation projects including some of the most exciting and largest terminal and airport development projects currently underway within the United States. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on the evolutionary curve of the Langan’s aviation practice while achieving strategic business results in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, and dynamic environment. Langan is experiencing significant strategic growth in aviation, and looking for an industry leader to continue to advance our innovation and growth in this space.

Job Responsibilities

• 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;

Qualifications

• 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, AviPlan, 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 driver’s license in good standing.