Market Leader - Aviation (Construction)Houston, TXFull-Time | Direct-HireBase Salary: $300,000 (based on exp.) + Bonus OpportunityJoin a nationally recognized General Contractor seeking a dynamic
Market Leader - Aviation to spearhead strategic growth in the aviation sector across Texas and beyond. This high-impact leadership role combines deep construction expertise with client-facing leadership and market expansion strategy.
Key Responsibilities:Market Leadership & Strategy
- Drive overall strategy, positioning, and growth of the aviation construction market sector in the Houston region and across Texas.
- Identify and pursue high-value aviation project opportunities (airports, terminals, hangars, MROs, etc.).
- Partner with executive leadership to set revenue targets, go-to-market strategies, and long-term client development plans.
Business Development & Client Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with key aviation clients, including airport authorities, municipalities, and private developers.
- Lead RFQ/RFP pursuits, interviews, and proposal development for major aviation opportunities.
- Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking engagements.
Project Oversight & Collaboration
- Serve as an executive sponsor or advisor on major aviation projects from preconstruction through delivery.
- Collaborate with operations, estimating, and preconstruction teams to ensure alignment with client expectations and company standards.
- Contribute to staffing decisions, resource planning, and risk management for aviation sector projects.
Qualifications:- 10+ years of progressive experience in construction, with at least 5 years in aviation-related projects on the GC-side.
- Proven track record in business development, client management, and strategic growth within the construction industry.
- Strong network of relationships within the Texas aviation sector is highly preferred.
- Ability to lead high-level strategy and collaborate cross-functionally with operational and executive teams.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
- Must have General Contractor construction experience.
Compensation & Benefits:- Base Salary: $300,000 (based on exp.)
- Performance-Based Bonus
- Executive-level benefits package
