Kevin Spitz P.E.,C.M.
About Kevin Spitz P.E.,C.M.
Kevin Spitz is the Chicago Aviation Department Manager, currently working at Mead & Hunt. He has extensive experience in civil engineering and aviation project management, and he also serves as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Current Role at Mead & Hunt
Kevin Spitz serves as the Chicago Aviation Department Manager at Mead & Hunt, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees various aviation projects and manages departmental operations. He also works as an Aviation Project Manager, a role he has maintained since 2021. His responsibilities include leading project teams and ensuring compliance with aviation standards.
Previous Experience at Mead & Hunt
Prior to his current roles, Kevin Spitz worked at Mead & Hunt as the Chicago Aviation Engineering Supervisor from 2022 to 2023. During this 11-month tenure, he contributed to engineering projects in the aviation sector, applying his expertise in construction management and aviation engineering.
Career Background in Civil Engineering
Kevin Spitz has a robust background in civil engineering, having worked at Hanson Professional Services Inc. for 11 years, from 2008 to 2019. He held various positions, including Associate Aviation Discipline Manager for six months in 2019. He also served as Vice President of Aviation at CKL Engineers, LLC from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on aviation-related projects.
Educational Qualifications
Kevin Spitz earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration with an Aviation Specialization at Lewis University, graduating in 2022. He is also studying Project Management at The University of Chicago Graham School, working towards an Essentials of Project Management Certificate.
Teaching and Professional Involvement
In addition to his managerial roles, Kevin Spitz is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he has been teaching since 2023. He will begin teaching Aviation Design in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department in December 2023. He also serves as the chairman of the Airport Consultants Council advocacy committee, contributing to industry standards and practices.