Aviation Managing Consultant

Ricondo is seeking a Managing Consultant to join our team of talented aviation consultants in our Denver office.

Ricondo team members are passionate about working alongside airport management to solve the complex issues facing the aviation industry today.

They provide strategic planning services at airports around the world, including operational and physical planning, master planning, environmental reviews, and business advisory services.

We are seeking a self-motivated individual with an intellectual curiosity for technical challenges, strategic and independent thinking, and a desire to work in a team environment across multiple disciplines.

Joining our team of aviation consultants provides opportunities for individuals to assist in determining the future of the largest and fastest-growing airports around the world.

As a Managing Consultant , you will work both independently and collaboratively with our diverse team of aviation professionals located in offices across the country to provide project management through the development and implementation of airport planning projects.

Core Responsibilities Perform project management tasks, such as tracking project progress, schedule, budgets, and issues/resolutions.

Prepare scopes of work and project budgets.

Identify and help manage staff and subconsultants required to accomplish assigned tasks.

Define project goals and coordinate with the client/task leader.

Formulate preliminary conclusions and identify possible effects to other assignments.

Review and coordinate technical progress of junior team members.

Develop final report outline and prepare complete reports and deliverables.

Prepare and participate in client presentations and technical proposals.

Provide advice, technical assistance, and written recommendations on airport planning studies.

Perform related work as required.

Requirements bachelor’s degree in a field that provides a solid foundation for aviation consulting, such as architecture, aviation management, civil engineering, and urban planning 5 to 10 years of experience, with demonstrated increasing responsibility in airport consulting, management consulting, or related field familiarity and experience with multiple functional airport planning disciplines, including airfield, airspace, terminal, ground transportation, air cargo, and other airport support facilities high-level understanding of airport capital programs, funding, finance, forecasting, commercial strategy, environmental, and other related disciplines excellent analytical skills excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills willingness to travel to support Ricondo's project portfolio Technical Skills proficiency in various analytical, production, and visualization software, including AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and other visualization software, and Microsoft 365 products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word thorough knowledge of research techniques, sources of current aviation industry information, and analytical methods experience with computer applications pertaining to planning functions, including statistical and spreadsheet applications and databases Additional Preferred Technical Skills thorough knowledge of the following:

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules, regulations, and guidelines; and general airport facility planning methods, practices, and principles ability to effectively manage and supervise assigned professional planners within the firm, as well as subconsultant firms ability to research, organize, and analyze information to formulate effective recommendations ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with senior executives and staff at client organizations Soft Skills Highly organized: Plan and prioritize work assignments for yourself and team members, and manage concurrent projects with different teams.

Self-motivated:

• Exhibit initiative to identify creative and technically sound solutions. effective communicator: Possess excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills to coordinate with teams and clients.
• Competitive Benefits Package Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, depending on company performance medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at no premium cost to the employee (including dependents) generous paid time-off program for sick leave and vacation time company-paid holidays tuition reimbursement program professional certification, licensure, and association membership professional conferences and seminars internal workshops and webinars short- and long-term disability insurance coverage life insurance (survivor benefits) team member referral bonus program flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care) transit commuter benefit (based upon location) The base pay range for this role is $107,000 to $161,000.
• The base salary range/hourly rate established for a job offer is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, such as experience, education, and skills.
• Our Team Ricondo has served the aviation industry for over 35 years.
• Our team of nearly 160 consultants represents the brightest and most well-respected professionals in aviation today, working together to meet our clients’ needs with ideas, expertise, and transformative solutions.
• Advance your career with our talented team and help shape the built airport environment.
• We strive to be a responsible business—one that adheres to high legal, moral, and ethical professional standards.
• Our pride is our people, as evidenced by our extremely competitive benefits.
• We are committed to equality and diversity, cross-disciplinary training, and staff development.
• We emphasize quality and accountability in a respectful, collaborative, and congenial environment. Ricondo is an equal opportunity employer. Powered by JazzHR