Company Description
RESPEC is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our Anchorage, Alaska, location.
Founded in 1969, RESPEC is a global, 100 percent employee-owned consulting and services company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges for private and public clients. Operating in 14 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces, with influence extending to 50 countries worldwide, RESPEC is a leader in water, mining, energy, natural resources, and infrastructure services. Our six market sectors—Mining & Energy, Water, Facilities, Transportation, Development Services, and Data & Technology—reflect our expertise and commitment to excellence. At RESPEC, we thrive on collaboration and partnership, applying advanced technology to achieve sustainable solutions and drive our projects forward. We are deeply invested in our employees’ success and well-being, fostering a supportive and innovative work environment where everyone can grow and contribute meaningfully. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our contributions to local communities and strategic alliances worldwide, ensuring that we continue to inspire and innovate in rapidly evolving technical environments.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.
Job Description
RESPEC is seeking a full-time, Senior Project Manager for Aviation Planning to join our full-service Infrastructure team. We plan and design world-class projects using state-of-the-art technologies and out-of-the-box approaches. This position will manage aviation planning projects and assist with business development, supporting new project growth in Alaska and across the United States and its territories. The Senior Project Manager will:
- Serve as the client-facing project manager on aviation planning and engineering projects.
- Develop and manage high-value project scopes and budgets.
- Actively participate in developing aviation business opportunities throughout the United States.
- Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary aviation planning and design teams.
- Ensure a high quality of project deliverables on time and within budget, including:
- Aviation Planning Studies and Reports
- Public and Stakeholder Outreach
- Airport Inspection Processes
- Newsletters, Fact sheets, and White Papers
- Airport Master Plans
- Aviation System Plans
- Airport Relocation Studies
- Travel as needed throughout Alaska and the United States, varying according to season and workload.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an aviation field of study, urban and/or regional planning, project management, engineering, economic/community development, geography, environmental science, or a related field
- A minimum of 7 years of experience with aviation planning, engineering, and design projects, airfield management, maintenance & operations, or other direct airport experience
- Proven practical experience may be substituted for the required degree on a year-to-year basis at the discretion of the hiring manager.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience managing high-value, complex planning, and engineering projects
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite of programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Independent leader who is also an enthusiastic team player
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Detail oriented, accountable, and well organized with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
The following skills and experience are preferred:
- Demonstrated success managing complex aviation planning projects
- Ability to write for technical and lay audiences
- Comfortable leading public meetings and communicating with agency officials
- Comfortable using hybrid and remote work tools such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, within timelines and budgets
- Comfortable flying on small airplanes to remote areas across Alaska and the United States
- Extensive experience with AIP grant-funded projects, grant writing, and reporting requirements
- Working knowledge of web design
- Familiarity with current airport technologies
- Experience with business development and proposal writing
- Experience mentoring aviation planning staff
- Familiarity with Advanced Air Mobility, Airport Safety, Security, and Certification Requirements, and FAA Airport Land Use Compliance
Additional Information
Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.
Featured benefits include:
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
- Professional Development and Training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
What We Do
In a world where one superhero can handle almost any problem, our entire team of award-winning technology experts is on a mission to make your business better.
With extra vision to see solutions that others can’t and vast knowledge to bridge the gaps that others don’t, we’re transformers with the know-how to solve the world’s hardest problems. At RESPEC, we thrive on technology and making our clients successful. This is why we do what we do.
From the depths of a cavern to the heights of a volcano, from an antiquated computer system to a business in dire need of re-engineering, our technical and business experts find solutions for extreme situations... like the time we cleansed and migrated 100 million rows of legacy data or the time we protected Mt. Rushmore.
Know-How is Everything.
We use our resourcefulness and vast experience to solve problems. It’s called know-how. And when you have it, problems aren’t problems at all. Know-how defines the core of who we are. It is how our clients see us. Know-how speaks to ingenuity, aptitude, and skill—it is not merely knowledge; it is knowledge on how to get things done. Imagine having access to a think tank with hundreds of diversely talented engineers, scientists, programmers, and developers under one roof—that’s RESPEC. Each team member is highly trained and skilled in understanding and applying the laws of a specific universe to solve any kind of problem. That’s why we have to talk about our team in terms of superheroes.
