Vice President, Aviation-2605210JJ02

About the role

Ardmore Roderick is seeking a Vice President of Aviation to lead the firm's aviation practice. This role will involve providing overall direction, leadership, and growth strategies for the aviation practice, driving continued growth, ensuring staffing levels, expanding the portfolio, supporting business development, and fostering a safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall direction, leadership, and growth strategies for Ardmore Roderick’s aviation practice
• Drive continued growth of the aviation practice
• Ensure staffing levels are sufficient
• Expand the aviation portfolio
• Lead and support business development efforts
• Serve as the primary client relationship aviation executive
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients
• Increase brand visibility and relationships
• Support recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, performance feedback, and staff development
• Act as an overall leader who helps the aviation project teams succeed
• Foster a safety culture within the aviation practice
• Understand and mitigate risk

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or applicable area of focus
• Minimum of 15 years of overall experience on large-scale aviation programs and projects
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading an aviation-centric business sector consulting firm
• Strong background in aviation, civil engineering or construction management
• Expert ability in crafting responses to RFIs, RFPs, RFQs
• Demonstrated success in client-facing roles, business development, and practice growth
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business management or project management
• Experience managing a large capital program

Qualifications

• Passionate about reimagining infrastructure to improve lives and communities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledgeable in aviation, civil engineering, or construction management
• Experience with large-scale projects and program delivery

Skills

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Client relationship management
• Project management and leadership
• Technical expertise in aviation
• Business development and growth

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401K
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Competitive PTO
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay

$230,880-291,200, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate frequent travel to the Chicago area and as needed to ensure growth of the aviation portfolio.

Company Information

Ardmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions firm specializing in Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Building and Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.

Contact Information

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