We are seeking a Managing Consultant to join Ricondo’s team of talented aviation consultants in our Dallas office. Ricondo team members are passionate about working alongside airport management to solve the complex issues facing the aviation industry today. Our team provides strategic planning services to airports around the world, including operational and physical planning, master planning, environmental reviews, and business advisory services.

We seek a self-motivated individual with an intellectual curiosity for technical challenges, strategic and independent thinking, and a desire to work in a team environment across multiple disciplines. Joining our team of aviation consultants provides opportunities for individuals to assist in determining the future of the largest and fastest-growing airports around the world.

As a Managing Consultant, you will work independently and collaborate with our diverse team to provide project management through the development and implementation of airport planning programs, projects, and studies. No two airports and no two projects are alike, so if you are a problem solver and lifelong learner, join our team and grow with us.

Core Responsibilities

Performs project management tasks such as tracking project progress, schedule, budgets, issues, and resolutions.
Prepares scopes of work and project budgets.
Identifies and helps manage staff and sub-consultants required to accomplish assigned tasks.
Defines project goals and coordinates with client/task leader.
Formulates preliminary conclusions and identifies possible impacts on other assignments.
Reviews and coordinates technical progress of junior team members.
Develops final report outline and prepares complete reports and deliverables.
Prepares and participates in client presentations and technical proposals.
Provides advice, technical assistance, and written recommendations on airport planning studies.
Performs related work as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a field that provides a solid foundation for aviation consulting. Eligible planning-related fields include but are not limited to architecture, aviation management, civil engineering, and urban planning.
5-10 years of experience with demonstrated increasing responsibility in airport consulting, management consulting, or related field
Familiarity and experience with multiple functional airport planning disciplines, including but not limited to airfield, airspace, terminal, ground transportation, air cargo, and other airport support facilities.
Demonstrates a high-level understanding of airport capital programs, funding, finance, forecasting, commercial strategy, environmental, and other related disciplines.
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Willingness to travel to support Ricondo’s project portfolio

Technical Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Experience (or familiarity) with research techniques, computer applications, sources of current aviation industry information, and statistical methods pertaining to planning functions including spreadsheet, database, and graphic programs.

Additional Preferred Technical Skills

Thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Thorough knowledge of general airport facility planning methods, practices, and principles.
Thorough knowledge of research techniques, sources of current aviation industry information, and analytical methods.
Thorough knowledge of computer applications pertaining to planning functions, including statistical, spreadsheet, and databases.
Ability to effectively manage and supervise assigned professional planners within the firm, as well as sub-consultant firms.
Ability to research, develop, organize, and analyze information to formulate effective recommendations.
Ability to utilize statistical software programs to compile relevant planning information.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with senior executives and staff at client organizations.

Soft Skills

Highly organized: plan and prioritize work assignments for yourself and team members, and ability to manage concurrent projects with different teams.
Self-motivated: use initiative to identify creative and technically sound solutions.
Proactive and effective communicator: excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills to coordinate with teams and clients.

Competitive Benefits Package

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match depending on company performance
100% Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Generous paid time-off program for sick leave and vacation time
Company-paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement program
Professional certification, licensure, and association membership funding
Professional conferences and seminars
On-demand access to training (Cornerstone eLearning)
Internal workshops and webinars
Short- and long-term disability insurance coverage
Life insurance (survivor benefits)
Team member referral bonus program
Flexible spend accounts (medical and dependent care)
Transit commuter benefit (based upon location)

Our Team

Ricondo has served the aviation industry for over 30 years. Our team of nearly 160 consultants represents the brightest and most well-respected professionals in aviation today, working together to meet our clients’ needs with ideas, expertise, and transformative solutions. Advance your career with our talented team and help shape the built airport environment.

We strive to be a responsible business—one that adheres to high legal, moral, and ethical professional standards. Our pride is our people, as evidenced by our extremely competitive benefits. We are committed to equality, diversity, cross-disciplinary training, and staff development. We emphasize quality and accountability in a respectful, collaborative, and congenial environment.

Ricondo is an equal opportunity employer