Woolpert
Aviation
AviationProgramDirector
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“Aviation Program Director at Woolpert. Skills: Aviation planning, Design solutions, Business growth, Client relationships. Collaborate with Aviation Market Director. Lead business growth of aviation services”
What You'll Achieve.
Develop profitable growth; Expand Woolpert's footprint
Industry & Context.
Approximately 50% travel, Work authorization in the United States
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, 10+ years of related work experience, Professional Engineering Licensure, Aviation or Airfield Planning/Design Subject Matter Expertise, Thorough knowledge of FAA Planning and Design Advisory Circulars, Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, Overarching business acumen, Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Nice to Have
Experience with public-private partnerships, Experience with Geographic Information Systems, Experience with Asset Management
What You'll Do.
Collaborate with Aviation Market Director
Lead business growth of aviation services
Develop pipeline of business opportunities
Drive partnerships with consultants
Guide practice growth
Maintain thought-leader profile
Provide industry leading customer service
Guide collaboration between Project Managers
Manage practice metrics
Monitor practice metrics
Forecast practice metrics
Lead shortlist presentations
Participate in contract negotiations
Provide quality reviews of project documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Aviation staff across the United States; Market and discipline leaders; Woolpert subject matter experts; Cross-functional technical teams
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Client presentations
Process & Methodology
Backlog management, Profit and Loss management, Sales management, Net Revenue management, Utilization management, Continuing Education management, Travel and Expenses management
Full Job Description
We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. Position Overview: Woolpert is hiring an Aviation Program Director to join our dynamic Aviation team in the United States. The Aviation Program Director is forward-looking, collaborative, and will expand Woolpert’s footprint as an industry leader within the aviation planning and design solutions niche. Success will be measured by your ability to develop, lead, and manage profitable growth through meaningful client relationships. Working with market and discipline leaders, and other Woolpert subject matter experts, you will devise execute and manage strategic planning, marketing, client/business development, capture planning activities, and project deliverables in this aviation market service area. You will also be supporting and promoting other markets and practices of Woolpert in the market area to assist their growth. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located. What You Will Do: Collaborate closely with the Aviation Market Director and dedicated aviation staff across the United States to deliver goals. Lead the business growth of key aviation planning and design (horizontal and vertical) services by developing a pipeline of new and existing business/contract opportunities throughout the US. Drive partnerships with other consultants in the aviation industry to win and perform projects. Guide growth of the practice based on emerging trends, technologies, policies, and availabl
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