Director of Airport Projects

Lamar Advertising•Las Vegas, NV

19h•Remote

About The Position

The Director of Airport Projects provides national executive leadership for the planning, design, engineering, procurement, construction, and deployment of Lamar Airports’ capital improvement programs. This role establishes national project-delivery standards, oversees capital planning and budgeting, and leads complex technology and infrastructure installations across Lamar’s nationwide airport portfolio, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with airport authority and contractual requirements.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of capital construction, engineering, project development, and program management within active commercial airports.
Comprehensive knowledge of construction documentation, cost estimating, procurement, permitting, scheduling, project controls, change management, and contractor oversight.
General knowledge of digital signage, LED displays, LCD networks, audiovisual systems, electrical infrastructure, data networks, and structural supports.
Advanced leadership, negotiation, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
Strong financial judgment and demonstrated experience managing capital budgets, forecasts, commitments, and cost controls.
Advanced skill in managing multiple complex projects, budgets, contractors, and stakeholder groups simultaneously.
Communicate effectively across all levels, serving as a senior contact for airport authorities, airlines, concessionaires, and internal leadership.
Evaluate project risks, schedules, and capital requirements to drive operational consistency and performance.
Build strong relationships with airport authorities, government agencies, technology providers, and construction teams.
Lead and mentor direct reports and project teams with transparency and accountability.
Develop scalable processes and project controls across the national airport portfolio.
Negotiate technical scopes, vendor agreements, and change orders with contractors and airport representatives.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, project management, business, or a related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).
Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience in project development, construction, engineering, capital planning, or program management.
Significant experience managing capital construction or technology installations within active commercial airports.
Demonstrated experience overseeing complex, multi-million-dollar capital programs from planning through commissioning.
Experience managing digital signage, LED displays, LCD networks, audiovisual systems, electrical infrastructure, data networks, structural supports, or comparable technology installations.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Master's degree in Business, Construction Management, or Engineering.
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Professional Engineer (PE) license

Responsibilities

Supervise 2–3 direct reports, providing leadership and management to the airport area project managers
Lead the national airport capital-development and project-delivery function across Lamar Airports’ portfolio.
Assign projects and balance workloads across regional managers and coordinate crossfunctional resources.
Establish national standards for estimating, design, procurement, construction, documentation, commissioning, and closeout.
Oversee capital budgets, forecasts, commitments, and project pipelines, ensuring effective cost controls and capital management.
Develop scalable processes and project controls that improve consistency, accountability, and capital performance.
Report project status, risks, budgets, and capital requirements to Lamar Airports leadership.
Review and approve project scopes, budgets, schedules, contractor recommendations, and major change orders.
Provide direct executive oversight of major, complex, high-risk, or strategically important airport projects and technology installations.
Support airport RFPs, renewals, transitions, site assessments, capital plans, and technical proposal development.
Serve as the senior escalation point for airport representatives, contractors, manufacturers, engineers, and internal departments.
Develop national contractor, engineering, manufacturing, and technology subcontractor networks, including local certified business partners.
Ensure consistent compliance with airport security, permitting, safety, operational, and contractual requirements.

Benefits

A Monday-Friday remote schedule with paid holidays.
Comprehensive 6 week training program with opportunities to participate in our corporate-hosted Lamar Sales School
Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
Hospital, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage
Dental and vision insurance
Short and long-term disability and paid parental leave
120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
12 paid company holidays including Presidents Day and Juneteenth
Employee Stock purchase plan
401(k) plan with company match
Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions
Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
Advancement opportunities, as our goal is to promote all Sales Managers from within!