Regional Aviation Leader

We are seeking an experienced Regional Aviation Leader to lead the growth and delivery of an established aviation engineering practice across Florida.

The role offers remote working flexibility, with travel for client meetings, project requirements and industry events.
Experience with in the Florida aviation market is essential.

• Develop and execute a regional aviation business plan, identifying target clients, priority pursuits and opportunities to expand the practice’s presence across Florida.
• Work with senior leadership to establish revenue, backlog, profitability and hiring objectives, taking accountability for regional performance.
• Assess market conditions, airport capital improvement programmes and funding opportunities to inform investment and growth decisions.
• Shape the practice’s service offering, balancing new business opportunities with delivery capacity and technical capabilities.

• Build and maintain senior relationships with airport authorities, airport sponsors, industry partners and regulatory stakeholders.
• Serve as an executive sponsor for key accounts, strengthening existing relationships and developing new airport clients.
• Lead strategic pursuits, including positioning, teaming arrangements, SOQs, proposals, interviews, scope development and fee negotiations.
• Develop a sustainable pipeline of opportunities and support cross‑selling across complementary engineering and consulting services.
• Represent the practice at aviation conferences, industry events and professional organisations.

• Lead, mentor and develop project managers, engineers, designers and technical specialists.
• Identify recruitment needs and help attract senior talent to support regional growth.
• Establish clear expectations for project delivery, client service and commercial performance.
• Coordinate staffing and resources across projects and offices, supporting collaboration between disciplines.
• Develop future leaders through coaching, succession planning and opportunities for greater responsibility.

• Provide senior oversight of airport planning, design and construction projects, remaining directly involved in strategically important assignments.
• Guide delivery across runways, taxiways, aprons, hangars, terminals, drainage, utilities and other airside and landside infrastructure.
• Support project managers in managing scope, schedules, budgets, quality, contracts and client expectations.
• Review major technical and commercial decisions, resolve escalated issues and address risks affecting project performance.
• Promote compliance with FAA Advisory Circulars, FDOT requirements and applicable federal, state and local standards.
• Oversee delivery of FAA- and FDOT-funded projects, including associated grant requirements and documentation.
• Provide guidance on construction phasing, operational coordination and delivery within active airport environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline; an advanced degree is advantageous.
• Substantial progressive experience in aviation infrastructure consulting, including senior responsibility for project delivery, client relationships and team leadership.
• Demonstrated experience within the Florida aviation market
  , with an understanding of airport clients, procurement processes and regional opportunities.
• A proven record of winning work, expanding client accounts and contributing to the growth of an aviation practice.
• Experience developing business plans, managing project portfolios and taking responsibility for financial performance.
• Strong technical knowledge of airport…