Project Director, Aviation

Leo A Daly Company•Atlanta, GA

17h

About The Position

The Project Director, Aviation provides collaborative project and team leadership, client advocacy, and strategic direction for aviation work. The role leads market delivery and project performance, supports quality and technical oversight, contributes to contract and scope/fee negotiations, and develops staff through coaching, accountability, and growth planning. The position establishes business goals and strategies for designated agencies in alignment with the firmwide business plan. It develops client relationships and new business, positions the firm for aviation architecture and engineering opportunities, leads proposal development and interviews, and works toward annual growth and profit goals. The Project Director also helps lead and manage the Aviation team, supports recruiting and retention, mentors personnel, and advances operational processes and service delivery.

Requirements

15 or more years of project management experience on architecture/engineering aviation projects.
Experience leading aviation projects and aviation capital-project programs or similar work.
Business development experience and established connections within the aviation industry or marketplace.
Experience leading large and small user groups through the design process for large projects.
Working knowledge of current construction materials and methods and a 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.
Demonstrated success in a leadership role within the Aviation market.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to stay current on issues across concurrent projects at different stages.
Ability to collaborate throughout the organization with a team-oriented approach.
Exceptional client-management, customer-service, writing, and presentation skills.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills for varied industry audiences, clients, and internal staff.

Nice To Haves

Registered Architect, Interior Designer, or Professional Engineer.
Proficiency with Deltek Vision, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Responsibilities

Provide innovative thinking and design research for projects, the studio, and market delivery, and serve as a leading voice with clients and within the firm.
Advocate for clients and perform client support and relationship responsibilities.
Develop and manage direct reports through supervision, coaching, communication, accountability, and growth planning.
Lead and oversee projects and market-team delivery to support quality, efficiency, profitability, and responsive design.
Assist with project performance and technical-quality reviews, contract negotiations, and scope and fee negotiations with strategic partners.
Set vision, strategic direction, plans, and business goals for designated agencies in alignment with the firmwide business plan.
Work with Business Development staff and Sector Leaders to nurture client relationships, develop business, and secure new clients.
Represent the firm in the aviation market through client engagement, industry events, thought leadership, writing, and speaking.
Position the firm for RFPs and solicitations by developing teaming relationships, evaluating opportunities, and leading Go/No-go decisions and responses with marketing and project staff.
Achieve annual growth and profit goals and lead proposal development and interviews to win work.
Assist with leadership and management of the Aviation team, including project development and execution.
Manage personnel needs, recruit and retain staff, and mentor Institutional team personnel.
Develop services and implement operational processes to improve and expand delivery.