Vice President, Aviation-2605210JJ02

Ardmore Roderick•Chicago, IL

1d•$230,880 - $291,200•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Vice President of Aviation to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As a Vice President of Aviation, you will join a team of infrastructure solutions experts working to solve our clients’ ever-evolving project needs. This opportunity can be located in any of our US Ardmore Roderick locations but will require frequent travel to the Chicago area and as needed to ensure growth of our overall aviation portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or applicable area of focus
Minimum of 15 years of overall experience on large-scale aviation programs and projects
Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading an aviation-centric business sector consulting firm where you were responsible for all things in this sector, including P&L management, EBITA, budget forecasting, staffing and staff growth and development
Strong background in aviation, civil engineering or construction management with the ability to provide high-level technical oversight and guidance
Demonstrate an expert ability in crafting responses to RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, on-calls for design or construction projects, programs and have experience with multiple types of projects and program delivery to these various proposals
Demonstrated success in client-facing roles, business development and practice growth
Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels
Have a team player mindset with the ability to communicate proficiently in written and verbal forms
Possess and use exceptional organizational skills that will enable you to lead efficiently and effectively

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business management or project management
Experience managing a large capital program

Responsibilities

Provides overall direction, leadership and growth strategies for Ardmore Roderick’s aviation practice through a combination of technical expertise, people leadership, client engagement and strategic business development that leads to solutions that reimagine infrastructure to improve lives and communities
Drive continued growth of the aviation practice, aligning department initiatives and long-term practice plans with the firm’s strategic vision, staffing strategies, revenue goals and overall growth targets
Ensure staffing levels are sufficient, relative to contractual commitments, schedules, constraints and project profitability
Expand the aviation portfolio through a combination of client-facing interaction, aviation community presence and strategic positioning that ensures the firm’s growth in existing and new markets
Lead and support business development efforts, including proposal strategy, pursuit planning, teaming opportunities and client management
Serves as the primary client relationship aviation executive at a leadership level, exhibiting a deep knowledge and understanding of the client and the industry as a whole
Builds and maintains long-term relationships with new and existing target clients to increase new business opportunities and cultivate repeat wins
Increase Ardmore Roderick’s brand visibility and relationships by representing the firm at national conferences, aviation industry events and with a consistent presence on key committees and leadership boards
Support recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, performance feedback and staff development to meet current and future workload demands
Act as an overall leader who helps the aviation project teams succeed
Foster a safety culture within the aviation practice that prioritizes team members’ well-being and maintains an injury-free environment
Understand and mitigate risk regarding our aviation practice’s overall portfolio and day-to-day operations