Discipline Lead / Group Manager, Project Delivery - Airfield Construction & Engineering

TKDA; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual incentive plan

HSA contributions

401(k) match

ESOP

Paid time off

Job summary

TKDA in Bloomington, MN is seeking an Aviation Project Delivery Group Manager to lead a team delivering design and construction projects for general aviation and commercial airports across Minnesota. The role drives growth, strategy, client relations, and project performance, with accountability for budgets and schedules.

The position requires a PE in Minnesota, 15+ years of experience, strong leadership, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a Minnesota PE registration.
• Fifteen+ years delivering design/construction projects for general aviation and commercial airports.
• Experience managing multi-discipline airport projects with profitability and repeat business.
• Proven business development skills with client cultivation and opportunity pursuit across locations.
• Experience coaching and leading engineering teams with varied skills and tenure.
• Knowledge of FAA airport planning, design, and construction regulations.
• Willingness to travel locally and overnight up to 10% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and technicians to deliver airport design/construction projects.
• Oversee budget, scope, schedule, quality, and contract execution.
• Develop and implement marketing plans; pursue and win project opportunities.
• Cultivate client relationships and represent the firm at interviews and conferences.
• Mentor team members toward greater responsibilities and autonomy.
• Serve as project manager on multi-discipline airport projects as required.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relations

Communication skills

Project delivery

Travel readiness

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (MN)

Tools

AutoCAD

AviPLAN

3-D rendering software

Aviation simulation tools

Job description

Our employee-owned and multi-disciplined team of engineering, design, and planning professionals is looking for an aviation engineer with engaging leadership skills, a demonstrated ability to cultivate and enhance relationships with prospective and current employees and clients, along with an unwavering passion for delivering design and construction projects. If this is you, please join our team as the Aviation Project Delivery Group Manager.

As the Aviation Project Delivery Group Manager, you will lead a talented team of engineers and technicians to deliver design and construction projects for general aviation and commercial airports, along with airline clients throughout Minnesota. You will also be responsible for the overall growth, vision, and financial performance of the Aviation Project Delivery team and therefore will collaborate with the Vice President of Aviation and other Group Managers to assess and outline annual and strategic business objectives, develop and implement marketing plans, track prospective business opportunities, make decisions on strategic project pursuits based on team capabilities, lead proposal development efforts, cultivate and maintain relations with current and prospective clients, represent TKDA at project interviews, and attend local / regional conferences.

As a Group Manager, you will be responsible for managing, recognizing, and developing the talents of your team members while encouraging and coaching your team to take on progressive and more autonomous responsibilities in alignment with their professional aspirations and annual / strategic business objectives of the Aviation team. Furthermore, you will frequently serve as a Project Manager for the design and construction of multi-discipline projects and be responsible for evaluating the scope, complexity, and scheduling / deliverable requirements along with managing overall project budgets, quality control, and contract execution.

Work Arrangement

For this opportunity we are seeking a qualified professional who resides within a regular commuting distance of our MSP / Bloomington, MN location. TKDA provides employees with flexible hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote) work arrangements; however, given the design-build nature of project assignments combined with seasonal construction schedules, this position may be required to maintain a consistent presence within the office and at project sites, including Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, five days per week from April 1 - November 15.

This position may also be required to provide on-site support during evening, weekend, or holiday construction activities if applicable due to construction complexities or construction schedule adjustments.

Required 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 collection of competencies and talents
• Prior experience designing and overseeing airfield construction projects and possesses an extensive knowledge of FAA airport planning, design and construction regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to apply effective written, verbal, and visual communication and presentation skills when managing project teams, coordinating deliverables, facilitating team meetings, developing proposals, preparing reports, engaging in business planning discussions, leading construction meetings, and representing the firm at regional and national conferences
• Ability to travel locally and overnight up to 10% as needed for project meetings, construction observation, on-site client consultations, or conference attendance.

Advantageous Qualifications

• Certified Member of American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)
• Previous experience contributing to or developing annual business plans and multi-year strategic plans to meet team, division, and corporate operational and financial goals
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AviPLAN, 3-D rendering software, and various aviation simulation tools
• Licensed pilot.

Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm

At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
• Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses
• HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan
• 401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals
• ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits
• Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.

TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements. TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.

Pre-Employment Screening

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

The listed figures represent the target base compensation range for candidates with 15 to 25 years of professional experience. Offered compensation could exceed the referenced range based on applicable experience, required and desired qualifications, and demonstrated performance in relation to primary responsibilities.