Regional Aviation Leader

Metric Geo; Florida; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo seeks a Regional Aviation Leader to drive growth and delivery of its aviation engineering practice across Florida. The role blends remote work with travel to client sites and industry events, requiring deep Florida market experience and a track record of winning and delivering complex aviation projects.

You will lead strategy, client development, and team leadership while ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance across runways, terminals and related infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Substantial progressive experience in aviation infrastructure consulting with senior responsibility for project delivery and team leadership.
• Demonstrated Florida aviation market knowledge and understanding of airport clients, procurement processes and regional opportunities.
• Strong commercial judgement including scope development, fee preparation and contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional aviation business plan for Florida, identifying target clients and growth opportunities.
• Work with senior leadership to set revenue, backlog, profitability and hiring objectives for the region.
• Assess market conditions, airport capital improvement programmes and funding opportunities to inform growth decisions.
• Shape the service offering balancing new opportunities with delivery capacity and technical capabilities.
• Build and maintain senior relationships with airport authorities, sponsors and regulatory stakeholders.
• Lead strategic pursuits including positioning, teaming, SOQs, proposals, interviews and fee negotiations.
• Develop a sustainable pipeline of opportunities and support cross-selling of engineering services.
• Represent the practice at aviation conferences, industry events and professional organisations.
• Lead, mentor and develop project managers, engineers and technical specialists.
• Identify recruitment needs to attract senior talent for regional growth.
• Establish clear expectations for delivery, service and performance across projects.
• Coordinate staffing across projects and offices and enable cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Develop future leaders through coaching and succession planning.
• Provide senior oversight of airport planning, design and construction projects.
• Guide delivery across runways, taxiways, aprons, hangars, terminals, drainage and utilities.
• Support PMs in managing scope, schedules, budgets, quality and client expectations.
• Review major technical and commercial decisions and address risks.
• Promote compliance with FAA and FDOT standards.
• Oversee FAA- and FDOT-funded projects and grant requirements.
• Provide guidance on construction phasing and operation in active airport environments.

Skills

Florida market

Senior responsibility

Project delivery

Team leadership

Commercial judgement

Multidisciplinary teams

Negotiation

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Advanced degree advantageous

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Regional Aviation Leader to lead the growth and delivery of an established aviation engineering practice across Florida.

The role offers remote working flexibility, with travel for client meetings, project requirements and industry events. Experience within the Florida aviation market is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Strategy and Practice Growth

• Develop and execute a regional aviation business plan, identifying target clients, priority pursuits and opportunities to expand the practice’s presence across Florida.
• Work with senior leadership to establish revenue, backlog, profitability and hiring objectives, taking accountability for regional performance.
• Assess market conditions, airport capital improvement programmes and funding opportunities to inform investment and growth decisions.
• Shape the practice’s service offering, balancing new business opportunities with delivery capacity and technical capabilities.

Client Relationships and Business Development

• Build and maintain senior relationships with airport authorities, airport sponsors, industry partners and regulatory stakeholders.
• Serve as an executive sponsor for key accounts, strengthening existing relationships and developing new airport clients.
• Lead strategic pursuits, including positioning, teaming arrangements, SOQs, proposals, interviews, scope development and fee negotiations.
• Develop a sustainable pipeline of opportunities and support cross‑selling across complementary engineering and consulting services.
• Represent the practice at aviation conferences, industry events and professional organisations.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor and develop project managers, engineers, designers and technical specialists.
• Identify recruitment needs and help attract senior talent to support regional growth.
• Establish clear expectations for project delivery, client service and commercial performance.
• Coordinate staffing and resources across projects and offices, supporting collaboration between disciplines.
• Develop future leaders through coaching, succession planning and opportunities for greater responsibility.

Project Delivery and Technical Oversight

• Provide senior oversight of airport planning, design and construction projects, remaining directly involved in strategically important assignments.
• Guide delivery across runways, taxiways, aprons, hangars, terminals, drainage, utilities and other airside and landside infrastructure.
• Support project managers in managing scope, schedules, budgets, quality, contracts and client expectations.
• Review major technical and commercial decisions, resolve escalated issues and address risks affecting project performance.
• Promote compliance with FAA Advisory Circulars, FDOT requirements and applicable federal, state and local standards.
• Oversee delivery of FAA- and FDOT-funded projects, including associated grant requirements and documentation.
• Provide guidance on construction phasing, operational coordination and delivery within active airport environments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline; an advanced degree is advantageous.
• Substantial progressive experience in aviation infrastructure consulting, including senior responsibility for project delivery, client relationships and team leadership.
• Demonstrated experience within the Florida aviation market, with an understanding of airport clients, procurement processes and regional opportunities.
• A proven record of winning work, expanding client accounts and contributing to the growth of an aviation practice.
• Experience developing business plans, managing project portfolios and taking responsibility for financial performance.
• Strong technical knowledge of airport civil engineering, including airfield geometry, pavements, grading, drainage, utilities and construction phasing.
• Thorough understanding of FAA design standards, FDOT Aviation requirements and airport funding programmes.
• Experience overseeing multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects from planning and design through construction and closeout.
• Strong commercial judgment, including scope development, fee preparation, contract negotiation, resource planning and risk management.
• The ability to build trusted relationships with airport executives, technical stakeholders and internal leadership.
• Experience recruiting, mentoring and developing technical professionals and project managers.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead effectively in a remote environment and travel periodically throughout Florida and to other project locations.