Civil Engineer/Project Manager, Airports/Aviation (AVCON, INC.)

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:25:56 GMT

Job Title: Civil Engineer/Project Manager, Airports/Aviation
Company: AVCON, INC.
Location: Orlando, FL

AVCON, INC., an engineering and planning firm, is seeking Airport/Aviation Project Engineers/Managers for all office locations. These positions are responsible for design and management of airport engineering projects. The successful candidate will:

� Manage and organize all phases of project work, including marketing (proposal preparation), planning, design, review and construction phase support.
� Work directly with customer to understand and proactively respond to needs and expectations;
� Apply advanced concepts and techniques to analyze technical problems, assessing feasibility of proposed techniques and procedures and devising new approaches and alternative solutions;
� Direct work of staff and sub-consultants;
� Review project documents for quality assurance;
� Mentor development of junior engineering staff;
� Represent AVCON at meetings and conferences, developing personal contacts in the industry and effectively communicating company core services;

Qualifications for this role include:

� 5 or more years of engineering experience in both General Aviation and Large Commercial Airports. Familiarity with airport community in Florida/North Carolina desired.
� P.E. licensure in Florida, or ability to obtain P.E. from Florida within 6 months of hire date.
� B.S. in Civil Engineering (or related). M.S. preferred.
� Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
� Strong working knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars and Federal/State funding processes.
� Proven experience in development of project schedules, scopes and budgets.
� Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.
� Command of English grammar, spelling and composition rules in written communication, both technical and non-technical.
� Excellent verbal communication skills. Comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization, clients (current and potential) and vendors.
� Effective organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
� Commitment to highest standards of quality. Attention to detail is critical.

We offer excellent benefits and compensation, as well as advancement opportunities.

Come learn and grow with AVCON, INC.!

In the span of 21 years in business, AVCON, INC. has evolved into a recognized leader in serving the consulting needs of clients, working to improve the efficiency of our nation�s infrastructure; thereby improving the quality of life for all citizens. AVCON's in-house service areas include: Airport Design & Master Planning, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Site & Utility Design, Highway Design and Bridge Design. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, AVCON has offices throughout the southeast U.S.

At AVCON, we have an impassioned commitment to the values of integrity, the highest professional and personal ethics, open communication, equal opportunity, personal and career development at all levels in the organization, and a team approach that values the differences in individual team members.

AVCON encourages employees to work closely together, challenging each other, learning from each other and developing the team concept. We want individuals who have a vision for the future, are willing to learn and develop their skills, and have the drive to make things happen! At AVCON, INC. there is a wide variety of projects to challenge our team members. The environment is a high-energy, high-pressure one where we constantly strive to improve on our expertise, service and attention to the client. We don�t just offer a job; we offer careers in engineering by providing a flexible and entrepreneurial work environment where new ideas and approaches are encouraged.

How to Apply

For consideration, please email your resume to hr@avconinc.com or visit us on the web at www.avconinc.com. For special consideration, please mention that you saw this posting through engineerjobs.com.

Source: Florida Civil Engineering Jobs at Engineer Jobs.com