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John Wayne Airport · 1 week ago

Capital Projects, Assistant Deputy Airport Director – Project Planning and Delivery

Santa Ana, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$141K/yr - $195K/yr

6+ years exp

John Wayne Airport is seeking a Capital Projects, Assistant Deputy Airport Director – Project Planning and Delivery to provide strategic direction and technical expertise for its capital programs. This role involves overseeing a multidisciplinary team and guiding the planning, programming, and execution of capital improvement projects to enhance airport infrastructure and ensure compliance with regulations.

Airlines/Aviation

Responsibilities

Oversee a multidisciplinary project management and Construction and Logistics Management (CALM) team

Lead the planning, programming and delivery of the Airport’s $700 million Capital Improvement Plan and related programs

Ensure design and construction excellence, safety, and compliance with FAA, state, and local regulations

Manage multiple concurrent projects while minimizing operational impacts

Partner with procurement to deliver contracts for public works, design, and job order services

Guide the development of project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resources

Monitor project progress, reporting, and performance outcomes

Qualification

Construction ManagementAviation ExperienceProject ManagementEngineering DegreePublic Contracting KnowledgeProject Management SoftwareBudget ManagementRegulatory ComplianceSafety ManagementStakeholder EngagementResource AllocationPerformance MonitoringContract ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementTeam Management

Required

Six (6) years of professional project management, engineering and/or construction management experience related to long-range programs or large-scale infrastructure projects, such as airports, public buildings, roads, bridges, flood control facilities, or landfills from the inception phase through the close-out phase

Three (3) years lead/supervisory experience

At least four (4) years of aviation specific experience

A bachelor's degree in engineering, planning, architecture, construction management, or a related field

Knowledge of public contracting codes, design and construction standards, and project management software