At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a dynamic and experienced Aviation Team Lead to join our Seattle, WA office. This leadership role combines program management expertise with technical expertise and driving strategic growth in aviation infrastructure while fostering client relationships and delivering high-impact projects.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams in the planning, design, and delivery of aviation programs, while actively engaging in business development and client management. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable aviation infrastructure across North America.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead complex aviation infrastructure programs from inception through delivery.

Oversee project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.

Ensure alignment with client goals, regulatory requirements, and sustainability targets.

Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships across public and private sectors.

Identify and pursue new business opportunities in aviation and transportation markets.

Prepare proposals, lead presentations, and contribute to strategic growth initiatives.

Provide technical guidance across airside and landside civil engineering, terminal design, and airport systems.

Collaborate with global experts on masterplanning, asset management, and decarbonization strategies.

Ensure quality assurance and compliance with industry standards.

Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams including planning, operations, and finance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Aviation Management, or related field.

Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent preferred.

Minimum 20 years of experience in aviation infrastructure, with a focus on program management.

Proven track record in business development and client engagement.

Strong understanding of airport lifecycle, including planning, design, operations, and sustainability.

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.

The expected salary for this position is $181,000 - $201,000.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

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