Aviation Project Director: Traveling Construction Leader

LVI Associates; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates seeks an executive-level Traveling Aviation Director to lead large, complex aviation construction programs from preconstruction to closeout. You will oversee safety, quality, financial performance, and stakeholder engagement while guiding internal teams, owners, design partners, and trade partners.

You will drive strategic project delivery, manage budgets, schedules, and risk, and mentor leadership across projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in construction management or engineering.
• Extensive experience leading large-scale construction programs.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and program performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction across all phases of project delivery.
• Develop and execute project strategies aligned with goals.
• Lead multiple large-scale construction projects concurrently.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability.
• Support operational improvements and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal & written communication

Construction management

Project/program management

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Multi-project leadership

Estimating & productivity metrics

Supplier diversity

Lean construction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering or related field

Job description

LVI Associates seeks an executive-level Traveling Aviation Director to lead large, complex aviation construction programs from preconstruction to closeout. You will oversee safety, quality, financial performance, and stakeholder engagement while guiding internal teams, owners, design partners, and trade partners.

You will drive strategic project delivery, manage budgets, schedules, and risk, and mentor leadership across projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry