Director of Aviation

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Director of Aviation to join our Aviation Service Team in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Our ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in Airport/Aviation Design, possess a strong background in project management, leadership, and business development, and be able to build long-term relationships with clients. Candidates must be willing to perform a variety of tasks supporting various projects and lead our aviation efforts in Texas.

We work on a variety of projects, including but not limited to airport planning, airfield layout and design, safety plans, airfield civil design and construction projects, facilities design and infrastructure, and environmental studies. In this role, you will build upon Westwood’s Aviation group with a diversified range of projects that require preparing a variety of civil engineering and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) planning reports, studies, and plans for large complex projects, and building solutions for our clients’ success.

Your Impact:

• Team Development: Foster a culture of mentoring and empowerment, nurturing the growth of our service staff and ensuring our teams are poised for success.
• Strategic Leadership: Shape the future of our operations by implementing strategic plans and service initiatives that align with Westwood's vision and market goals.
• Innovation and Excellence: Elevate our technical capabilities with your expertise, leading the charge in adopting innovative solutions and setting new standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Division Service Leads, Regional Service Leaders, and local market leaders to develop business strategies, advance service initiatives, and drive Westwood’s market share.

Job Duties:

• Partner with leadership to develop and enact a comprehensive strategic plan, focusing on short- and long-term growth.
• Lead service-specific proposal efforts, providing technical expertise and driving innovation in our project approaches.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, leveraging this insight to enhance our service offerings and project delivery methods.
• Implement and uphold high standards for our work products, from design standards to project reports, ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
• Grow, mentor, and train staff.
• Lead business development activities for the Aviation practice in Texas.
• Manage the design and delivery of multidisciplinary projects in a profitable manner.
• Oversee the technical aspects of various projects.
• Supervise the work of engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project.
• Develop project work plans and budget projections, and effectively deploy resources.
• Review, interpret and act on business metrics, including utilization, backlog, work in process and accounts receivable.
• Prepare, maintain and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects.
• Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Coordinate with government agencies, utility providers or other outside agencies.
• Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies.
• Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners.

• Working knowledge of aviation planning, programming, design and construction is a plus.
• Preferred candidate will have working experience with FAA Advisory Circulars and an understanding of Bureau of Aeronautics policies and procedures.
• Deep understanding of the consulting business.
• Proven track record in operations, business development, and technical project management within the aviation/airport sectors.
• Ability to travel as needed to project sites and offices.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.
• Ability to coach and motivate others.
• Familiar with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Products and other related engineering and project management software.

• BS in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Texas (or capable of obtaining within 6 months).
• 10+ years of progressive experience.

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes
in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training