Project Director, Aviation

Leo A Daly Company•Los Angeles, CA

21h

About The Position

The Project Director, Aviation provides team and project leadership, business development, and management for aviation projects and the Aviation team. The role partners with clients and colleagues to contribute innovative thinking, advance design research and market strategy, and support high-quality, efficient, profitable project delivery. It also leads client relationships, develops direct reports, mentors department personnel, and provides project oversight, including review of project performance and technical quality and support for contract, scope, and fee negotiations. The position establishes strategic direction and annual business goals for designated agencies in alignment with the firmwide P+I business plan. In collaboration with business development staff and sector leaders, it nurtures client relationships, develops new business, pursues opportunities, leads proposals and interviews, and works toward annual growth and profit goals. The Project Director also helps lead Aviation team management, staffing, recruiting, retention, and project execution.

Requirements

15+ years of project management experience for architecture/engineering aviation projects.
Experience leading aviation projects and aviation capital projects programs or similar.
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, as well as 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.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, including the ability to stay current on several concurrent projects at different stages.
Ability to work collaboratively across 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.

Nice To Haves

Registered Architect, Interior Designer, or Professional Engineer.
Proficiency with Deltek Vision, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Demonstrated success in a leadership role within the Aviation market.

Responsibilities

Act as a collaborative partner and client advocate, contributing innovative thinking to projects, the studio, market delivery, and design research.
Support client relationships and provide client service and advocacy.
Develop and lead direct reports through supervision, coaching, communication, accountability, and growth planning.
Provide leadership and oversight for market team projects to support quality, efficient delivery, profitability, and responsive design.
Monitor and review project performance and technical quality, and assist with contract, scope, and fee negotiations with strategic partners.
Set vision, strategic direction, plans, and business goals for designated agencies in alignment with the National Firmwide P+I business plan.
Work with business development staff and sector leaders to nurture client relationships, develop business, and secure clients.
Represent the firm in the aviation market through client engagement, industry events, thought leadership, writing, and speaking.
Develop the firm's positioning and strategic teaming relationships for RFPs and solicitations; evaluate opportunities and participate in Go/No-go decisions.
Lead responses to active pursuits in collaboration with marketing staff and project personnel, including proposal development and interviews.
Work toward annual growth and profit goals.
Assist with leadership and management of the Aviation team, including setting expectations and supporting project development and execution.
Manage personnel needs to meet marketing and project requirements, and recruit and retain staff.
Mentor Institutional team personnel and take an active role in their development.
Develop services and build and implement operational processes to improve and expand delivery.