Project Manager - Apron Systems

About the role

BNP Associates, Inc., a global air transportation consulting and engineering firm founded in 1971, is looking for an experienced Project Manager for its airport systems consulting team, focused on airfield and apron systems projects such as aircraft gate planning, passenger boarding bridge (PBB) programs and related apron equipment. The role covers the full project lifecycle, from master planning and concept design through construction administration, installation and commissioning, and works with clients, contractors and internal design and engineering teams. Positions are open in U.S. offices including Denver, Chicago, Dallas, Tampa and Fairfield.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact and subject matter expert for clients and contractors, keeping budgets, schedules and deliverables on track
• Review and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Coordinate with Project Designers to develop FAA/ICAO/IATA and airline-compliant gate layouts and apron drawings, and help write specifications for apron equipment
• Run and analyse system simulations to evaluate proposed layouts
• Manage on-site activities as prime contractor, including surveys, inspections, installations and equipment testing, and supervise punch list resolution and commissioning start-up
• Mentor Project Engineers and Designers and give feedback on the quality of reports, specifications and drawings
• Travel to airport sites and partner offices about 50% of the time

Required profile

• At least 5 years of project management experience, ideally on airport, infrastructure or airfield projects
• Experience managing budgets, schedules and client relationships on technical projects
• Knowledge of airport and airline industry operations and terminology
• Experience with field surveys, inspections and equipment testing
• U.S.-based and legally authorized to work in the U.S.; must pass criminal background checks and airport security screening
• Preferred: direct experience with airfield layouts, gate planning, apron systems or PBB programs, and familiarity with AutoCAD, AviPlan and Revit

What we offer

• Salary range of $90k-$135k depending on experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation
• Annual salary reviews, bonus consideration and advancement opportunities
• Training on the firm's in-house software