Vice President of Business Development – Aviation/Airport Market

Remote Full TimeKansas City, Kansas, United States (Remote)Kiewit Mexico

Role Overview

The Vice President of Business Development leads the strategic growth of the company’s Airport and Aviation construction portfolio, overseeing market strategy, client engagement, pursuit leadership, and long-term business development planning.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy for the aviation construction market, identify emerging trends, build multi-year strategic plans for targeted airports, airlines, and aviation agencies, and lead go-to-market strategies for CMAR, design-build, EPC, and progressive delivery models.

Why It Might Be a Fit

15+ years of progressive experience in operations, business development, program management, or executive leadership within the airport/aviation construction industry, deep understanding of airport capital programs, FAA regulations, funding structures, and aviation planning processes.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in operations, business development, program management, or executive leadership within the airport/aviation construction industry
  • Deep understanding of airport capital programs, FAA regulations, funding structures, and aviation planning processes
  • Proven track record of securing major aviation construction, consulting or program management or design-build contracts
  • Established network within the aviation industry, including airport authorities, airlines, design partners, and consultants
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to build trust and credibility with C-suite airport leaders
  • Expertise in capture strategy, contract negotiation, and complex pursuit leadership
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship building skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred

Benefits

  • top-tier medical, dental and vision plans
  • voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
  • life insurance
  • disability
  • retirement plans with matching
  • generous paid time off

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