Technical Director - Airport Development

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Technical Director to oversee the redevelopment and transition of the Cyril E. King and Henry E. Rohlsen Airports in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This role will be delivered through a collaborative Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Maintain Public-Private Partnership model with the local Port Authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocations in accordance with project requirements.
• Team Leadership: Lead technical project teams by assigning tasks, providing guidance, and fostering collaboration among team members.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks (schedule, budget, technical) and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, respond to inquiries, address concerns, and adapt project scope as necessary.
• Reporting: Design, produce, and present reports to various stakeholders.
• Budget Monitoring: Monitor project budgets and expenses to ensure completion within financial constraints. Provide regular updates on progress versus budget, including variance analysis.
• Quality Assurance: Establish project-wide quality standards and ensure that deliverables meet or exceed expectations. Collaborate with contractors and external QA/QC teams to implement quality programmes.
• Schedule Management: Track project schedules and milestones, including critical path management. Adjust plans as necessary to meet deadlines.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports, meeting minutes, and change requests.
• Contract Administration: Administer consultant contracts for design development work and participate in the selection process for consultants.
• Coordination: Coordinate with stakeholders in administering contracts with partners, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Oversight: Oversee design development leading into construction delivery, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Operational Readiness: Manage the operational readiness and transition (ORAT) process for both airports to ensure a seamless transition from legacy facilities to new ones.
• Conflict Resolution: Address conflicts and issues that arise during project execution, striving for mutually beneficial resolutions.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance project management efficiency.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• A minimum of 15 years of proven experience as a Project Manager for airport and civil infrastructure projects with a successful track record from initiation to completion.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP) is an advantage.
  
  

Benefits

• Frequent travel or potential relocation to the U.S. Virgin Islands during project execution.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with diverse projects.
  
  

If you are a motivated professional ready to take on this exciting challenge in airport redevelopment, we encourage you to apply.