Aviation Project Delivery Group Lead

TKDA; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual incentive plan

HSA contributions

401(k) match

ESOP

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

TKDA is seeking an Aviation Project Delivery Group Manager in the MSP/Bloomington, MN area. You will lead a multi-disciplinary aviation team, oversee design and construction projects for general aviation and commercial airports, and drive growth, marketing plans, and client relations.

The role requires a PE in Minnesota, 15+ years of aviation project experience, and a proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related program from an accredited college/university and be a registered professional engineer in Minnesota.
• Fifteen or more years of progressive experience developing, managing, and delivering an extensive portfolio of design and construction projects for general aviation and commercial service airports.
• Prior experience managing multi-disciplined airport engineering projects with a track record of profitability and satisfaction or repeat business.
• Prior business development experience demonstrated by an ability to cultivate, maintain, or deepen client relations and an ability to identify new business / contract opportunities; prior experience pursuing and securing airport project opportunities in multiple locations.
• Prior experience coaching, developing, and leading a team of engineering professionals with varying years of experience and diverse competencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Aviation Project Delivery team and manage project portfolios.
• Develop and implement annual/strategic business objectives and marketing plans for aviation.
• Oversee project scope, scheduling, budgets, quality control, and contract execution.
• Represent TKDA at project interviews and regional/national conferences; build client relationships and pursue opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Business development

Project management

Communication

Travel availability

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

AviPLAN

3-D rendering software

Aviation simulation tools

Licensed pilot

Job description

TKDA is seeking an Aviation Project Delivery Group Manager in the MSP/Bloomington, MN area. You will lead a multi-disciplinary aviation team, oversee design and construction projects for general aviation and commercial airports, and drive growth, marketing plans, and client relations.

The role requires a PE in Minnesota, 15+ years of aviation project experience, and a proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and teams.