Regional Lead

• Serve as the single point of accountability for FAA stakeholders and airport authorities in the region, ensuring alignment with national program goals
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, permitting specialists, environmental coordinators, and safety officers
• Develop and maintain regional execution plans, integrating scope, schedule, and budget across multiple concurrent airport projects
• Monitor project performance using centralized dashboards, proactively identifying risks, delays, or compliance issues and driving corrective actions
• Ensure adherence to FAA Orders, federal contracting requirements, and airport-specific protocols, including NEPA, safety, and security standards
• Lead stakeholder engagement with FAA regional offices, airport authorities, and local permitting agencies to secure approvals and maintain operational continuity
• Implement standardized SOPs, checklists, and compliance frameworks across all regional projects to ensure consistency and scalability
• Report regularly to national program leadership on regional progress, risks, and mitigation strategies, providing executive-level visibility
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and accountability, ensuring all staff and subcontractors meet FAA and airport standards
• Scale regional capacity by building and mentoring staff teams, preparing them to handle increased project volume under aggressive timelines

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or related field
• 10+ years progressive experience in program operations, federal contracting support, or cross-functional leadership
• Federal Project Management experience is desired
• Project Management Professional certification is highly preferred
• Strong leadership capabilities, with experience directing cross-functional teams in remote and on-site environments
• Advanced communication skills with the ability to translate executive direction into operational execution plans
• Ability to manage competing priorities, shifting timelines, and diverse stakeholder expectations
• Proficiency in project management tools
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment requires discretion, adaptability, and federal compliance awareness

• Federal Project Management experience
• Project Management Professional certification

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