Our employee-owned and multi-disciplined team of engineering, design, and planning professionals is looking for a Commercial Aviation Assistant Group Manager with engaging leadership skills, a demonstrated ability to cultivate and enhance relationships with prospective and current clients, and an unwavering passion for understanding and delivering in accordance with the needs of the greater aviation community.
As the Commercial Aviation Assistant Group Manager, a key responsibility will be to coach, mentor, and develop a talented group of graduate engineer and design professionals. With insight into our strategic and annual business plan, you will engage your team members to outline development plans and establish obtainable goals that further their professional growth and help the greater TKDA team make progress toward achieving business performance objectives.
In collaboration with other managers from the Aviation team, you will assign team members to project assignments, delegate applicable tasks, review work in accordance with applicable standards, and oversee deliverable progress in relation to submittal schedules.
You will frequently assume project management responsibilities for occasional multi-discipline projects, including the evaluation of project scope, fee estimates, scheduling / deliverable requirements and management of project budgets and QA/QC processes. From a market development perspective, you will assist in developing proposals, cultivating relations with current and prospective clients, facilitating project interviews, and attending conferences.
For this opportunity we are seeking a qualified professional who resides within regular commuting distance of our MKE / Milwaukee, WI location. The selected candidate will be provided with a flexible hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote) work arrangement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in civil engineering with transportation and/or aviation emphasis.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer.
- Ten or more years of progressive experience designing large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Previous experience leading and/or coaching a team of transportation design professionals with varying competencies, knowledge, qualifications, and professional experience.
- Previous experience or aspirations to manage technical and financial aspects of multi-disciplined projects.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D and/or ArcGIS.
- Strong working knowledge of WisDOT and FAA design standards and deliverable requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to apply effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills when developing proposals, preparing technical reports and documentation, conducting project interviews, representing TKDA in client meetings, leading team meetings, and coaching / mentoring team members.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company and client requirements.
- Ability to travel regionally and nationally (up to 20%) as needed based on project assignments.
- Ability to mentor staff members in design and project management.
Advantageous Qualifications
- Prior experience responding to proposal requests or facilitating proposal development efforts.
- Prior experience contributing to business or market development plans.
- Prior experience or aspirations to cultivate and enhance relations with stakeholders of current and prospective clients.
- Extensive aviation design and construction experience.
- Project management experience including use of Microsoft Project.
- Proficient in working with Deltek Vantagepoint.
*Pre-Employment Screening*
Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.
**Important Note**
To be considered for this opportunity and to perform the assigned responsibilities, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and have the ability to travel throughout the country without restrictions for project assignments. Candidates must also be able to complete and pass security / property access screenings and drug testing requests required by TKDA, clients, and applicable state and/or federal agencies.
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At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.
Comprehensive Benefits
Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses
HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan
401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals
ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits
Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year
Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.
TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements. TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.
*Pre-Employment Screening*
Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.
*Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*
TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.
