Project Executive - Aviation Market

Overview

Lead aviation projects, grow client portfolio, and drive market strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• project delivery
• design leadership
• market research
• client management
• business development
• strategic planning

Tasks

-Set clear project goals and communicate them effectively to teams, guiding Project Managers and teams to consistently achieve client expectations. -Secure new business and expand the client portfolio by winning new work and fostering relationships. -Contribute to the strategic vision and direction of the Aviation market by leading research and information-gathering efforts to identify high-growth opportunities in new services and geographic areas, serving as both a leader and a seller-doer. -Lead major projects as a Project Executive, overseeing the successful management and delivery of key initiatives. -Collaborate with the Executive Vice President (EVP) to identify and prioritize key pursuits that drive Aviation market growth. -Track market trends to anticipate evolving client demands, ensuring the team is equipped with the right skills and capabilities to meet future needs. -Maintain strong client relationships with deep operational insights, driving project success and ensuring deliverables meet client expectations. -Leverage architectural/engineering expertise to lead complex design projects within the Aviation industry. -Develop and execute tactical plans to identify strategic clients and new business opportunities; nurture existing client relationships, monitor client satisfaction, and ensure clients understand their value and importance to the firm.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• licensure
• aviation
• project management
• leadership
• negotiation

What You Bring

-Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering with 20+ years of job-related experience; professional licensure is required. -Solid operational insight and a commitment to quality, ensuring the successful execution of projects and deliverables. -Strong track record in building and maintaining client relationships, with a focus on both acquiring new clients and nurturing existing partnerships. -15+ years of experience serving Aviation clients in a consulting (architectural or engineering) role or direct managerial capacity, with hands-on involvement in capital project delivery is preferred. -Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to lead and deliver persuasive presentations that build client confidence and secure design contracts. -Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, delivering high-quality work, and achieving strong financial outcomes. -Apply strong persuasion and negotiation skills to secure favorable project and client outcomes. -Proven success in project management, overseeing multi-disciplinary Aviation projects, and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

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About Gresham Smith

-Delivering forward-thinking solutions in architecture, engineering, and planning. -Specializing in the design and development of infrastructure, transportation, and building projects with a diverse portfolio of work. -Successfully executed a variety of projects, ranging from transportation hubs to commercial buildings and residential developments. -Notable for expertise in urban planning, transit-oriented designs, aviation, and healthcare facilities. -Collaborates closely with government agencies, public organizations, and private sector clients, ensuring seamless integration of design with functionality. -Transforms challenges into impactful infrastructure that shapes communities and economies through innovative problem-solving and design.

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