Discipline Lead – Project Delivery, Airfield Construction & Engineering

TKDA

. Lead a team of engineers and technicians delivering design and construction projects for general aviation and commercial airports and airline clients throughout Minnesota .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBloomington • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading engineering teams and managing design and construction projects for general aviation and commercial airports, with a strong focus on client relationship management and business development. Proficient in FAA regulations and project management, ensuring successful project delivery and profitability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Professional EngineerFifteen Years of Experience in Airport EngineeringBusiness Development ExperienceFAA Airport Planning KnowledgeProficiency with AutoCAD

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementDesign and Construction ManagementClient Relationship ManagementBusiness DevelopmentAirfield Construction DesignProject Budget ManagementQuality ControlStrategic PlanningProposal DevelopmentMulti-Discipline Project Delivery

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipCoaching and DevelopmentCollaborationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADAviPLAN3-D Rendering SoftwareAviation Simulation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Professional Engineer in MinnesotaAAAE Certified MemberLicensed Pilot

Industry Keywords

General AviationCommercial AirportsFAA RegulationsProject InterviewsStrategic Business ObjectivesConstruction SupportClient SatisfactionContract ExecutionLocal and Regional ConferencesProspective Business Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of engineers and technicians delivering design and construction projects for general aviation and commercial airports and airline clients throughout Minnesota
Oversee the Aviation Project Delivery team’s growth, vision, and financial performance
Collaborate with the Vice President of Aviation and other Group Managers on annual and strategic business objectives
Develop and implement marketing plans
Track prospective business opportunities and make strategic project-pursuit decisions
Lead proposal development efforts
Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and prospective clients
Represent TKDA at project interviews
Attend local and regional conferences
Manage, recognize, and develop team members through coaching and progressive responsibility
Serve frequently as Project Manager for multi-discipline design and construction projects
Evaluate project scope, complexity, schedules, and deliverables
Manage project budgets, quality control, and contract execution
Maintain office and project-site presence, including possible construction support during evenings, weekends, or holidays

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related program from an accredited college/university
Registered professional engineer in Minnesota
Fifteen or more years of progressive experience developing, managing, and delivering design and construction projects for general aviation and commercial service airports
Experience managing multi-disciplined airport engineering projects with a track record of profitability and client satisfaction or repeat business
Business development experience cultivating and maintaining client relationships and identifying new business or contract opportunities
Experience pursuing and securing airport project opportunities in multiple locations
Experience coaching, developing, and leading engineering professionals
Experience designing and overseeing airfield construction projects
Extensive knowledge of FAA airport planning, design, and construction regulations
Effective written, verbal, and visual communication and presentation skills
Ability to travel locally and overnight up to 10% as needed
Must reside within regular commuting distance of MSP/Bloomington, Minnesota
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
AAAE Certified Member advantageous
Experience developing annual business plans and multi-year strategic plans advantageous
Proficiency with AutoCAD, AviPLAN, 3-D rendering software, and aviation simulation tools advantageous
Licensed pilot advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
Discretionary annual incentive bonuses
Monthly employer HSA contributions for HSA-eligible plans
401(k) employer matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) funded by company profits
Paid time off based on professional experience
Eight paid holidays per year
Flexible hybrid work arrangements
Employee-owned company
Total Compensation Overview upon formal offer