Aviation Project Director: Lead Strategy, Growth & Teams

Leo a Daly; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Leo A Daly in Atlanta seeks a seasoned aviation project leader with 15+ years of PM experience to guide complex aviation design and capital projects. You will partner with clients, lead project teams, and drive profitable delivery across the region.

This role requires strategic business development, strong communication, and the ability to mentor staff while ensuring high quality and responsive design across multiple concurrent projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project management experience on aviation projects.
• Experience leading Aviation capital programs or similar.
• Strong business development skillset and connections within the Aviation industry.
• Experience guiding large and small user groups through a project design process.
• Working knowledge of construction materials and contracting processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership for aviation market teams.
• Grow, develop, and manage direct reports; coaching and development.
• Oversee project performance, quality, and profitability.
• Lead proposals development and client interviews to win work.
• Negotiate scope and fee with strategic partners.

Skills

Aviation PM

Client relationships

Team leadership

Contract negotiations

Market strategy

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture/Engineering/Interior Design

Tools

Deltek Vision

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Leo A Daly in Atlanta seeks a seasoned aviation project leader with 15+ years of PM experience to guide complex aviation design and capital projects. You will partner with clients, lead project teams, and drive profitable delivery across the region.

This role requires strategic business development, strong communication, and the ability to mentor staff while ensuring high quality and responsive design across multiple concurrent projects.