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About this Operational Readiness, Activation & Transition (ORAT) Project Manager - Aviation role at STV

STV · Onsite · Empire State Building, New York, New York

STV is seeking an Operational Readiness, Activation & Transition (ORAT) Project Manager to join our national Aviation team. We are looking for someone who is excited about working on projects supporting our clients’ business and business practices. Open to flexibility on this role’s location, but the selected candidate must reside in the United States, as our projects are based across the country. Regular travel to aviation project sites will be required. Project locations include DFW, IAH, ATL, EWR, ORD, LGA, SAT, JFK, LAX, IAD, etc.

As a member of the Aviation team, this position will provide expertise in logistics, planning, developing, coordination, and scheduling of operational readiness activities with our national aviation clients.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate in and support planning, ramp up and execution of the various elements of Aviation, Transit and Operational Readiness, Activation and Transition Programs

  • Assist with the development of Stakeholder Engagement and Operational Interface Plans

  • Assist with the coordination and development of Familiarization, Induction and Training Plans

  • Assist with collection of information for ORAT schedule development

  • Assist with the implementation of Transition Plans

  • Establish and maintain strategic relationships with representatives of key stakeholders including management, vendors, sub-concessionaires, consumer groups and the business community to ensure stakeholders are engaged in the ORAT program

  • Present regular update reports on ORAT activities

  • Review Project schedules, testing and close out plans for development of detailed turnover plans including duties & responsibilities of all parties

  • Hold and/or attend regularly scheduled Project meetings

  • Effectively manage the workflow processes and ensure timely completion

  • Assist with Project Closeouts and transition to service

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, Planning, Business, OR 10+ years industry experience within the aviation sector

  • Previous ORAT experience, including on Operational Readiness teams on new facilities

  • Knowledge of industry practices for systems and operations including:

    • Traction Power Systems

    • Signal Systems

    • Operations and Maintenance (O/M)

    • Facility Systems

    • Testing and Commissioning

    • Systems Integration Testing

    • Risk Management

    • Project Management

  • Must possess technical skills in project management, transit operations, documentation, communications, and/or operational or technology testing

    • Schedule review and impact mitigation

    • Monitor track progress across All Projects

    • Review schedule and mitigate conflicts across multiple projects

    • Training coordination and tracking across multiple active projects

    • Quality Assurance

    • Hardware/Software Knowledge Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, Office 365, etc.

Compensation Range:

$149,671.54 - $171,053.19

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

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How this Project Manager salary compares

This role pays $160,362/yrbelow the typical range for Project Manager roles.

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Typical range $160,362–$219,263/yr, from 12 comparable Project Manager listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Project Manager salary insights →

About STV

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring

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