Regional Lead

job summary

the regional lead will oversee all project activities within assigned geography, including project management, permitting, environmental compliance (nepa), cost/schedule control, risk management, and quality/safety.

• 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

• occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.

• 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 requiring discretion, adaptability, and federal compliance awareness.

• occasional travel (up to 30%)

cbre government and defense is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. The base salary range for this position is $160,000‑$190,000. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include, but not be limited to, medical, well‑being, financial planning, and short‑term incentive benefits.

this description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately. The requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job.

this document should not be construed as creating a contract of employment between cbre government & defense services and any of its employees or otherwise altering an employee’s at‑will employment relationship with cbre government & defense services.