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-Records 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 JMTs 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 owners representative and will directly engage with architectural/engineering key staff, construction contractors, and leadership teams and other stakeholders within the owners 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 JMTs 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 JMTs ISO-9001 quality program.

The individual will be supported by JMTs national service line leader for Aviation, and the regional leadership team within JMTs Maryland office, JMTs 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
• Benefits | JMT

Compensation for this position is $200,000.00 - $240,000.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing communications throughout the project team, incorporating project status and ongoing issues to internal and external stakeholders, assure that the project team is monitoring and executing projects, including identifying and mitigating risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals.
• Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project.
• Managing a team of dedicated professionals to deliver project objectives for assigned tasks, while collaborating with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk adverse project scope and fee.
• Support business development for the development of new task opportunities and new contract opportunities.
• Assure that the project team is developing project specific documents in accordance with JMTs ISO-9001 quality management plan, including Project Management Plans, Quality Management Plans, and project schedules.
• Providing coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned.
• Providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of staff.

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of Oracle P6
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong Presentation Skills
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams