Gresham, Smith and Partners

Project Executive - Aviation Market

Gresham, Smith and Partners • $150K — $220K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering; professional licensure required.
  • 20+ years of job-related experience with an emphasis on Aviation clients.
  • 15+ years in a consulting or direct managerial role within Aviation, overseeing capital project delivery.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for effective client presentations.
  • Proven project management experience ensuring high client satisfaction across multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated leadership and financial success in managing teams and projects.
  • Strong relationship-building skills, focusing on client acquisition and retention.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic growth efforts by researching opportunities within the Aviation market.
  • Collaborate with the EVP to prioritize pursuits that enhance business growth.
  • Secure new business and expand the client portfolio through strategic relationship management.
  • Develop tactical plans for identifying strategic clients and nurturing existing relationships.
  • Oversee major projects to ensure successful management and delivery of initiatives.
  • Track market trends to anticipate client demands and equip teams accordingly.
  • Set clear project goals and communicate effectively to achieve client expectations.
  • Leverage architectural and engineering expertise to manage complex Aviation design projects.

Benefits

  • In-house learning, tuition reimbursement, and professional organization engagement.
  • Flexible schedules and generous paid time off (PTO).
  • Comprehensive healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance, plus paid life insurance options.
  • Family planning assistance and parental leave.
  • Public transit program support and telemedicine resources.
  • Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellness.
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About You

We're looking for someone who has:

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering with 20+ years of job-related experience; professional licensure is required.
  • 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.
  • Proven success in project management, overseeing multi-disciplinary Aviation projects, and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, delivering high-quality work, and achieving strong financial outcomes.
  • Strong track record in building and maintaining client relationships, with a focus on both acquiring new clients and nurturing existing partnerships.
  • Solid operational insight and a commitment to quality, ensuring the successful execution of projects and deliverables.


Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit-someone who wants to do great work with great people.

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Executive for our Aviation market with experience winning and managing large, multi-disciplinary aviation projects and clients, ideally in a seller-doer capacity.

As a Project Executive, you will:

  • 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.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Vice President (EVP) to identify and prioritize key pursuits that drive Aviation market growth.
  • Secure new business and expand the client portfolio by winning new work and fostering relationships.
  • 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.
  • Lead major projects as a Project Executive, overseeing the successful management and delivery of key initiatives.
  • 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.
  • Set clear project goals and communicate them effectively to teams, guiding Project Managers and teams to consistently achieve client expectations.
  • Leverage architectural/engineering expertise to lead complex design projects within the Aviation industry.
  • Apply strong persuasion and negotiation skills to secure favorable project and client outcomes.


Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Join Us

If you're excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Here's what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits:

  • Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
  • Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
  • Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
  • Family Planning and Parental Leave
  • Mass/Public Transit Program
  • Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program


Base Salary range: $150,000 - $220,000, depending on knowledge, skills, and experience. The disclosed range estimate, unadjusted for location-based differences, may vary where the position is filled.

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information-sent to hiring managers or any employee-become the property of GRESHAM SMITH.

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About Gresham, Smith and Partners

Gresham, Smith and Partners (GS&P) is a privately held architecture, engineering, and planning firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm was founded in 1967 and has since grown to employ over 1,100 professionals in offices across the United States. GS&P provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, interior design, planning, environmental services, and program management. The firm has completed projects in a variety of sectors, including healthcare, aviation, transportation, corporate and urban design, and water resources. GS&P is committed to sustainability and has completed numerous LEED-certified projects. The firm has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Firm Award in 2012.
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