Resiliency Project Manager/Engineer, Airports

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Resiliency Project Manager/Engineer, Airports to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

• The Resiliency Project Manager/Engineer will lead and oversee the development of the Houston Airport System (HAS) Resiliency Master Plan, aimed at addressing the challenges posed by climate change, severe weather, and man-made disruptions. The Resiliency Project Manager/Engineer will manage the planning, coordination, and execution of a comprehensive resilience assessment, which will be integral to enhancing the long-term sustainability of Houston Intercontinental (IAH) and Hobby (HOU) Airports. The position requires strong project management skills, a deep understanding of infrastructure resilience, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including city and regional agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Resiliency Master Plan Development
  • Assist the Director of Resiliency in creation of a resilience master plan for IAH and HOU Airports that addresses climate change, severe weather, cyber threats, and man-made disruptions.
  • Use FAA guidance on climate change and severe weather, the Mayor’s Office Executive Order 1-66, and the Resilient Houston document as starting points.
  • Align the plan with regional efforts by collaborating with agencies such as TXDOT, FEMA, NOAA, and USACE to integrate ongoing resiliency planning and coordination.
  • Leverage the Department of Transportation Volpe Center’s research on climate change and resiliency as a reference.
• Resilience Assessment
  • Conduct a thorough assessment of the current state of the Houston Airport System’s resilience, focusing on the Four Pillars: Threshold, Coping, Recovery, and Adaptive capacities.
  • Identify vulnerabilities and risks related to climate change, severe weather, cybersecurity, and man-made disruptions across various airport systems including airfield, terminals, landside facilities, and support infrastructure (HVAC, drainage, energy, fuel systems, potable water, sanitary, fiber optics, etc.).
  • Provide solutions and actionable recommendations to enhance the resilience of these systems.
• Capital and Operational Planning
• Work with HAS-Finance and HAS-Infrastructure teams to prioritize proposed capital and operations & maintenance (O&M) projects based on the resilience assessment findings.
• Develop a Five-Year Resiliency Capital Improvement Program report, recommending projects and their corresponding budgets for future resilience enhancements.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach
  • Manage internal and external outreach events, including preparing print and electronic media materials to support these engagements.
  • Collaborate with communication teams to produce final reports, including print, social media, and electronic versions, to share the results and recommendations with stakeholders.
• Project Management and Reporting:
  • Ensure the project is completed on time, within scope, and on budget by effectively managing resources, schedules, and deliverables.
  • Provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders regarding project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and external consultants as needed to ensure project success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, infrastructure planning, and resiliency assessments, with a focus on large-scale, complex infrastructure systems.
• In-depth knowledge of climate change impacts, severe weather adaptation strategies, and resilience best practices, particularly in the context of airport infrastructure.
• Experience with risk analysis and vulnerability assessments related to critical infrastructure systems.
• Strong understanding of relevant regulations, such as those from FAA, FEMA, NOAA, and USACE, as well as resilience-related frameworks (e.g., Resilient Houston).
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including government agencies and consultants.
• Strong communi