Landrum & Brown is a global aviation consulting firm with airports at the core of our DNA. We bring passion and creativity to solve the most complex global aviation challenges with the potential to enhance the world.

 

Serving airports and other aviation clients for more than 70 years across all seven continents, our aviation consulting practice includes both planning and development services that span activation planning, airfield and airspace, business and finance, commercial development, environmental, ground transportation, master planning and strategy, terminal planning and design.

Job Summary

Landrum & Brown (L&B) is seeking a Senior Managing Consultant to serve as a strategic and operational leader within our Aviation Environmental practice. This role is designed for an established environmental professional with deep, aviation-specific expertise who is ready to shape direction, influence executive decision-making, and operate as a national center of excellence for environmental due diligence across major U.S. airports.

You will function at the intersection of technical authority, operational leadership, and client advisory - guiding complex NEPA programs while mentoring teams and strengthening our aviation environmental platform.

The Opportunity

This is not a purely technical delivery role. It is a senior leadership position with dual impact:

• Operational Leadership: Support practice leadership in resource planning, financial performance, quality assurance, and risk management across aviation environmental projects.
• Technical Center of Excellence: Serve as a national authority for airport environmental issues, overseeing and advising on Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA), and Categorical Exclusions (CatEx) for major airport capital programs.

You will play a visible role in shaping environmental strategy for airport sponsors, airlines, and federal stakeholders while maintaining hands-on involvement in technically complex and high-profile programs.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Your Impact:

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Partner with Aviation Practice leadership to drive operational excellence, including forecasting, staffing strategy, margin management, and quality control.

• Elevate technical standards and consistency across EIS, EA, and CatEx documentation nationwide.

• Lead internal technical reviews and serve as escalation authority for complex environmental risk issues.

• Mentor mid-level staff, building bench strength in aviation-focused NEPA delivery.

Technical Authority – Aviation Environmental Due Diligence

• Provide senior oversight and direction on airport NEPA and environmental issues:

  • Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)

  • Environmental Assessments (EA)

  • Categorical Exclusions (CatEx)

  • Part 150 Noise Compatibility Programs

  • Stand alone noise and air quality analyses specifically for aviation sources

• Provide environmental support for airfield expansion, runway extensions, terminal redevelopment, and landside infrastructure projects.

• Oversee technical disciplines including air quality conformity, noise analysis (Part 150 and Part 161 familiarity), wetlands, cultural resources, and cumulative impact analysis.

• Interface with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airport authorities, and cooperating agencies on complex regulatory matters.

Client Advisory & Market Leadership

• Act as executive-level advisor to airport sponsors and aviation clients.

• Support business development efforts, including capture strategy, proposal leadership, and client relationship management.

• Represent the firm in industry forums such as Airports Council International (ACI), American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), and Airport Consultants Council (ACC).

• Strengthen our reputation as a trusted environmental advisor across major U.S. aviation hubs.

What We’re Seeking:

• 10+ years of progressive environmental consulting experience, with a strong concentration in aviation infrastructure.

• Demonstrated leadership of complex NEPA documents (EIS, EA, CatEx) for commercial service airports.

• Direct experience working with FAA Airport District Offices and regional environmental staff.

• Strong command of environmental risk mitigation strategies in large capital improvement programs.