Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Metric Geo is seeking a seasoned and strategic Director of Aviation to lead and grow their aviation portfolio across the U.S. In this leadership position, you will oversee large-scale airport construction projects while driving excellence in delivery, safety, schedule, and cost performance.
Responsibilities
• Provide executive leadership and oversight for aviation construction programs, from pre-construction through execution and close-out.
• Own project delivery performance (schedule, budget, quality, safety) across multiple airports.
• Drive continuous improvement of delivery techniques and methodologies tailored to the aviation sector (terminals / concourses / aprons / roadway & utility infrastructure).
• Lead & support business development efforts including proposal strategy, client engagement, bidding, risk assessment and contract negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards in high-security, high-traffic airport environments.
• Coordinate with internal teams (project management, engineering, procurement, construction operations) and external stakeholders (airport authorities, local governments, tenants, airlines).
• Mentor and develop aviation-project leadership team across the business.
• Monitor market and industry trends in aviation infrastructure to inform strategic growth.
Skills
• Extensive experience in aviation / airport construction, including terminals, concourses, apron or related infrastructure.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale aviation projects on time and within budget in live airport environments.
• Leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams across dispersed geographies.
• Strong business development acumen with experience in proposals, client relationships, and strategy.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project locations nationally.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field; advanced degree or professional certification is a plus.
• Advanced degree or professional certification is a plus.
Benefits
• Competitive Salary & Benefits + Per Diem
• Senior leadership Position with the opportunity to Progress
• 100% Employee Owned
• ESOP Program
Company Overview
• Optimizing our global reach to build world-leading teams and provide solutions to the global shortage of infrastructure and engineering talent. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in New York, US, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.metric-search.com/geo.
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