Aviation Section Manager

Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking an Aviation Section Manager to join our Infrastructure - Aviation Team working remotely.

Every airport, regardless of its size, depends on a unique set of facilities and infrastructure to meet the specific needs of their community, stakeholders and partners. The CHA team excels in delivering specialized airside, landside, and facility-related planning and design. We bring a wealth of experience to our aviation clients so they can continue to be viable assets to the communities they serve.

The Aviation Section Manager, an important technical leadership role at CHA, leads an effective and productive team of technical professionals. This individual's success is measured by their team's technical quality, achieving team utilization targets, engaging, and motivating their team to go above and beyond, and effective management of project budgets. The Aviation Section Manager organizes, directs, and coordinates activities associated with the project scope of work either individually or collectively with their team.

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you'll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your "why" at CHA!

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering, Architecture, or Aviation related field required; Master's degree preferred
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive Aviation Planning experience is required
• Valid driver's license required
• Extensive experience working with airport boards, FAA, regulatory agencies, and other organizations
• Experience with relevant planning and design software required (e.g., AutoCAD, ESRI / ArcGIS)
• Experience with relevant Aviation Planning software preferred (e.g., AEDT/INM, MS Illustrator, Google Sketchup, or AviPLAN/AeroTURN)
• Ability to present projects and plans in a public setting and translate technical knowledge into laymen terms
• Understands QA/QC procedures and basic business practices as well as laws related to aviation planning
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and effectively work in a collaborative environment
• Proficiency with MS Office software required
• Proven ability to lead a team
• Ability to demonstrate technical proficiency in his/her respective discipline
• Technically astute and strategic in thinking to manage the activity within the team
• An articulate and persuasive communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills, both one-on-one and in front of large groups
• A high energy, results-oriented, resourceful leader
• Ability to resolve matters timely and lead projects to completion with a sense of urgency
• Ability to inspire, motivate, build and manage relationships across the company
• Experience with project budgeting preferred
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of accounting processes
• Demonstrates knowledge of the discipline's technical processes
• AICP, AAAE Certified Member, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation, Project management Professional (PMP), or Envision Certified Professional (ENV SP) certification preferred

$112,000 - $136,500

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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