Vice President of Aviation; Established Construction

Mid‑Sized, Established Construction Company Seeks VP of Aviation, New Leadership Role for the Firm

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Salary: $150,000 - $225,000 per year.

This company is a long-established general contractor, operating since the early 1900's. Our mission is connecting people and improving their lives through infrastructure systems. We’re certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) through a national supply chain organization, and that status aligns with our values around diversity, excellence, safety, quality, integrity, and service. Our portfolio spans electrical infrastructure, telecommunications, rail/commuter transit, power/utility work, site utilities, and related infrastructure sectors.

If you are an experienced aviation construction professional, please apply today to be considered within 24 hours!

• Influence & Impact:
  You will help shape and lead an aviation infrastructure practice (or expand/optimize existing aviation-related offerings), contributing to large scale regional projects that are critical to transportation, safety, and public impact.
• Strong Values, Deep History:
  Working for a firm with over a century of operations, strong reputation, and commitment to its people. You’ll find a culture that cares about doing work safely, ethically, and with respect for quality.
• Growth Opportunity:
  As aviation infrastructure becomes more complex and demanded (airfields, airport systems, lighting, navigational aids, power systems, airfield paving or electrical/communications), there’s room to build out the team, define strategy, and lead innovation.
• Cross‑disciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  You will work with engineering, construction operations, estimating, safety, regulatory compliance, and client relationships. You’ll be part of an executive leadership team and have a voice in strategic planning, resource allocation, and market development.
• Competitive Rewards & Stability:
  Given this company’s established presence and diverse client base (utilities, public agencies, transit authorities), there is both stability and opportunity for strong performance, recognition, and advancement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aviation / Aeronautical Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline. Master’s degree or advanced management training is a plus.
• At least 10-15 years of experience in infrastructure / aviation construction, including leading aviation-specific projects (airport runways, lighting systems, airfield electrical, navigational aids, etc.).
• Demonstrated success in senior leadership roles managing diverse teams, multiple projects, P&L accountability, staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.

• Deep knowledge of airport regulations, FAA standards, NFPA, ICAO (if applicable), lighting, signage, airfield safety, electrical and communications systems in aviation contexts.
• Experience with bidding, estimating, procurement, contract negotiation specifically for aviation/airport projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, site utilities, environmental compliance, and civil/structural/A&E coordination.
• Strong financial acumen: cost forecasting, profitability management, change order management.

• Vision for growing an aviation business line: ability to see market opportunities, position the company competitively, build relationships (with airports, government agencies, consultants, regulatory bodies).
• Stakeholder management: ability to engage internal teams, subcontractors, clients, regulators, and partners with clarity and integrity.
• Ability to operate in ambiguous or rapidly changing regulatory / environmental contexts.
• Commitment to safety culture, quality control, and continuous improvement.

• Willingness to travel to project sites, airports, client meetings, as needed (potentially regional or national).
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; ability to present to executive leadership,…