Aviation Team Lead

Keller & Associates

Aviation Team Lead at Keller Associates managing aviation projects and client relationships. Leading technical efforts in planning, design, and project delivery with a focus on FAA regulations.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeMeridian • Idaho • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent Keller Associates, building relationships with new and existing clients, and sub-consultants
In coordination with the Principal Engineer, develop marketing strategies for the aviation/airport market
Maintain, update and execute strategic plan
Lead aviation work by marketing aviation projects and then organizing team(s) to manage and deliver those projects
Delegate tasks to team members according to their individual skill sets, experience, and abilities to ensure efficient completion of the project
Collaborate with staff supervisors and other Project Managers for workload assignments
Be responsible for the overall profitability of aviation projects, ensuring that jobs are conducted within project scope
Develop solutions to complex problems that require a high degree of innovation and ingenuity
Provide technical expertise by formulating and developing advanced design concepts, techniques, and standards
Document and report project progress to Principal Engineer
Manage training, development, and mentoring of team members
Collaborate with Project Managers to monitor and guide Team Members’ project tasks
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
8+ years of civil engineering experience related to aviation design as well as experience in a leadership role
Professional Engineer (PE) License required
Proven leadership skills
Excellent project management and organization skills
Ability to lead contract negotiation and execution
Ability to work successfully with project managers and other discipline leads in multiple disciplines with a range of approaches
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of FAA funding programs, design standards, and project delivery

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Company paid life insurance with option to buy up
Salary Advantage Program
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA)
401k match program & access to asset management services
Year-end bonus
Costco membership
Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell back program
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid day of community service

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineeringaviation designproject managementdesign conceptscontract negotiationproblem solvingstrategic planningteam managementtechnical expertiseproject delivery

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizationcollaborationmentoringdelegationinnovationrelationship buildingworkload managementtraining

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License