Aviation Project Director: Lead Strategy & Growth

Leo a Daly; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leo A Daly seeks a senior leader to guide the Aviation market practice, overseeing project delivery, team growth, and client engagement across the firm. The role emphasizes innovative design leadership, market strategy, and strong communication with clients and partners in the aviation sector.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of project management experience in aviation projects, a relevant architecture/engineering background, and proven business development capabilities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project management experience for architecture/engineering aviation projects.
• Experience leading Aviation projects or Capital Projects programs.
• Business development skills and connections within the Aviation industry.
• Experience leading large and small user groups through a design process.
• Working knowledge of construction materials and project delivery methods.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture, engineering, or interior design.
• Registered Architect, Interior Designer, or Professional Engineer preferred.
• Proficiency with Deltek Vision, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership and oversight of market team for aviation services.
• Grow and develop a team of direct reports with coaching and accountability.
• Act as a client advocate, manage client relationships and engagement.
• Lead proposal development and interviews to win work.
• Assist with contract negotiations and scope/fee discussions with partners.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Aviation experience

Client relationships

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture, engineering, or interior design

Tools

Deltek Vision

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

Leo A Daly seeks a senior leader to guide the Aviation market practice, overseeing project delivery, team growth, and client engagement across the firm. The role emphasizes innovative design leadership, market strategy, and strong communication with clients and partners in the aviation sector.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of project management experience in aviation projects, a relevant architecture/engineering background, and proven business development capabilities.