Project Director, Aviation

Leo a Daly; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

LEO A DALY is seeking a seasoned leader with 15+ years of aviation project management experience to guide the Aviation market team and oversee large-scale design programs. You will drive client relations, mentor staff, and shape strategic directions to deliver innovative, profitable projects across the aviation sector.

You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, refine processes, and expand services while maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project management experience for aviation projects.
• Experience leading Aviation projects and related programs or initiatives.
• Strong business development skills and proven industry connections in aviation.
• Experience guiding large and small user groups through a project design process.
• Working knowledge of current construction materials and contracting processes.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, engineering, or interior design.
• Professional registration (Architect/Interior Designer/PE) preferred.
• Proficiency with Deltek Vision, Bluebeam and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership and oversight for the Aviation team and ensure quality, efficient delivery and profitable project performance.
• Manage personnel needs to meet marketing and project requirements, recruit and retain staff.
• Act as a mentor for the Institutional team and develop department personnel.
• Demonstrated leadership in the Aviation market and successful project delivery.
• Develop and implement new operational processes to improve delivery and expand services.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Aviation market knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Deltek Vision

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Team & Project Leadership

• Be a collaborative partner, providing innovative thinking into our projects, studio, and market delivery, promoting design research that advances our market strategy and be a leading voice with clients in the Region and within the Firm.
• Act as Client advocate and perform Client support and relationship responsibilities.
• Grow, develop, and build a team of direct reports, including conducting supervisory activities, staff coaching and development, communication, accountability, and growth planning.
• Provide project leadership and oversight of market team and assist as necessary to ensure quality, efficient delivery and profitable project performance, and innovative, responsive design.
• Assist Project Management by monitoring and reviewing the project performance and technical quality and in contract negotiations, and scope/fee negotiations with strategic partners.

Business Development

• Provide vision, strategic direction, planning and thought leadership for designated agencies.
• Establish annual business goals, strategies, and tactics to compliment the National Firmwide P+I business plan with actionable items for designated agencies.
• Work closely with Business Development staff and Sector Leaders to nurture client relationships, develop new business and secure new clients.
• Become a leading voice within your market, in front of clients, sharing your thought leadership attending client-industry events, and conducting, writing, and speaking.
• Develop and position the firm for responding to RFPs and Solicitations including building strategic teaming relationships, evaluation, and Go/No-go process of opportunities for AE services and lead responses to active pursuits in collaboration with marketing staff and project personnel.
• Achieve annual growth and profit goals.
• Lead proposal development and interviews to win work.
• Maintain strong written and verbal skills to facilitate, communicate and present to multiple levels of industry audiences, clients, and internal staff.

Leadership & Management

• Assist with leadership and management of the Aviation team setting expectations, leading projects, assisting with project, development, and project execution.
• Manage the personnel needs to meet marketing and project requirements, recruit and retain staff.?
• Act as a mentor for the Institutional team by taking an active role the development of department personnel.
• Demonstrated success in a leadership role within the Aviation market.
• Proven track record in developing services, building, and implementing new operational, processes to improve and expand delivery.

Requirements

• Professional expertise demonstrated through 15+ years of project management experience for architecture/engineering aviation projects.
• Experience leading Aviation projects, leading Aviation Capital Projects programs or similar
• Experienced business development skillset and proven connections within the Aviation industry / marketplace
• Experience leading large and small user groups through a project design process for large projects.
• Working knowledge of current construction materials and methods and variety of project delivery and contracting processes.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design from an accredited college or university.
• Registered Architect, Interior Designer, Professional Engineer preferred.
• Proficiency with Deltek Vision, Bluebeam, and MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project) preferred.

General Characteristics

• Excellent time management and organization skills with the ability to become involved in and remain current on issues relating to several concurrent projects in various stages.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals throughout the organization with a strong team-oriented approach.
• Exceptional client management, customer service orientation, writing and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Why Join LEO A DALY?

At LEO A DALY, you will become part of a collaborative design culture and do work that matters. As an integrated design practice, we believe that a diversity of perspectives generates better solutions. We trust and support each other, ask hard questions and solve complex problems. Guided by a spirit of inquiry, we design for people at every scale, creating spaces that elevate individuals, their communities, and the institutions that serve them. Join LEO A DALY - help us transform the world.

LEO A DALY LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. LEO A DALY LLC, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department by phone at 402-391-8111 or by email at [e-mail] . For more information about your rights under the law, see Know Your Rights.