Associate Project Manager, Aviation Planning

Hanson Professional Services, Inc.
$95,000 - $130,000
401(k)
United States, Illinois, Springfield
1525 South 6th Street (Show on map)
Oct 10, 2025
Hanson Values Integrity \| Commitment \| Quality \| Relationships \| Innovation If you're looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company's practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment. A Day in Life of an Associate Project Manager, Aviation Planning at Hanson Here's a snapshot of what you would do in this role: Preparing airport master plans, airport layout plans, site selection studies, obstruction analysis, forecasting, noise and environmental evaluations, terminal plans, sustainability evaluations, business plans, and other airport planning tasks and projects Assist the aviation market in smart airport planning programs, and lead or assist in writing grant applications Communicate analysis results in the form of technical memoranda, reports, graphic displays, and presentations to government bodies and elected officials as part of the aviation planning process Participate in preparation of technical proposals, scope of work development, and external relationship building and technical presentations Client and project team coordination for the identified tasks Must be willing and able to work overtime to meet project needs and deadlines Travel to client location or regulatory agencies for project-related tasks is expected Other duties as assigned What We're Looking For We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role: Skills: Experience in complex and controversial projects Experience with Microsoft Office software Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or ArcGIS Experience with AEDT and/or AviPlan Turn preferred Experience with managing project financials preferred Must be able to communicate complex technical concepts to technical staff, public officials, and the general public in both written and oral format Must be able to build effective relationships with internal and external client bases Must be able to work independently and as a team member to problem solve and learn new technical skills Must demonstrate an interest in experiencing a variety of assignments and responsibilities Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Planning, Aviation Management, Civil Engineering or a relevant field Minimum of 8 years of relevant airport planning experience with increasing responsibilities and project leadership Must have a strong working knowledge of FAA advisory circulars and orders Experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with clients, airport boards, FAA and regulatory organizations Preferred additional qualifications: Master's degree in relevant field Following certifications: AICP, AAE, CM, LEED, ENV SP, etc. Proven experience as a project manager and/or task leader on airport planning projects Experience in mentoring and supervising junior staff Salary range: $95,000 - $130,000 Benefits Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including: Competitive compensation Performance bonuses 401(k) with matching contribution Employee Stock Ownership Plan Comprehensive health & well-being plans Financial wellness plans Work-life balance programs Want to know more? Visitour benefits pagefor all the details. Culture We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It's important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You'll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including: Monthly educational webinars Leadership training Lunch & learn development sessions 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses Mentorship opportunities Award-winning internship program Employee recognition And so much more! AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO - EMPLOYER We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.