Managing Director - Aviation & Infrastructure

About the Role

An established project and construction management consultancy is seeking a Regional Director to lead and grow its Colorado operation. This role combines project delivery, team leadership, client development, and regional growth, with responsibility for building the business across Colorado.

• Lead the delivery of major project and construction management assignments.
• Manage and develop a team of project management, project controls, and construction professionals.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and industry partners.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across Colorado.
• Take an active role in networking, client meetings, and industry events.
• Oversee project performance, budgets, schedules, resources, and commercial outcomes.
• Support recruitment and continued growth of the regional team.
• Work closely with senior leadership on the long-term strategy for the Colorado business.
• Maintain involvement in project delivery while taking increasing responsibility for leadership and business development.

Requirements

We are interested in speaking with candidates who have experience within aviation, airports, infrastructure, construction management, or project/program management.

• Strong project or program management experience within the built environment or infrastructure sector.
• Previous experience working on airport or aviation projects would be highly advantageous.
• Experience managing projects, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of project financial performance.
• The ability to build and maintain senior client relationships.
• Some exposure to business development, proposals, or winning new work.
• Leadership experience or a clear track record of taking increasing responsibility.
• A strong network within Colorado or the wider Mountain West would be advantageous.

This does not necessarily require someone who is already operating at Regional Director level. We are equally interested in speaking with experienced Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, and Program Managers who have the leadership capability, client relationships, and commercial mindset to take the next step in their career.

Benefits

• Competitive executive-level salary + benefits.

About the Opportunity

This is a highly visible leadership position with the opportunity to take ownership of an established regional operation while helping shape its next stage of growth. You will have exposure to major aviation and infrastructure programs, significant autonomy, and a clear opportunity to build a larger team and business around you.

Location: Denver, Colorado (Hybrid)