City of Houston · 8 hours ago
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (DEPUTY DIRECTOR-AVIATION (EXECUTIVE LEVEL))
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expThe City of Houston is seeking a Chief Development Officer who will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer. This role is responsible for overseeing the planning, design, construction, and maintenance policy of all physical infrastructure projects associated with the Major Projects Portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
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Responsibilities
Capital Improvement Program Management(specifically for the MPP, but can be extended to whatever is instructed by the Director)
Oversee the planning, design and construction of all projects within MPP' CIP plan
Ensure all projects are constructed within anticipated schedules and within budget
Leadership & Team Management
Lead a staff of over 60 team members plus extended staff
Promptly deliver all construction projects within HAS' airports and spaceport
Responsible for the management, development and engagement of team members within the MPP Division
Stakeholder Engagement
Meet with key stakeholders, including airport staff, local government officials, and community leaders
Understand needs and concerns related to airport development
Strategic Planning & Communication
Conduct a thorough review of HAS' current capital improvement program as related to the MPP
Identify areas requiring adjustments
Develop an improved communication strategy to ensure stakeholders are regularly updated on project status
Leading the AI effort relative to project execution and delivery enhancement
Project Implementation
Develop comprehensive plans for implementing new development projects (timelines, budgets, resources)
Identify key performance indicators to measure project success
Establish monitoring systems to ensure objectives are met
Program Coordination
Oversee and coordinate with IAH Terminal Redevelopment Program Executive Program Management (ITRP EPM) team as the project progresses through the closeout and handover
Implement project management control systems with the assistance of the Project Controls section
Interface and provide guidance with the United Team relative to HAS standards and HAS stakeholders, interface on their behalf with COH, HPW, HCFCD as needed
Interface and provide guidance with the Southwest Team relative to HAS standards and HAS stakeholders, interface on their behalf with COH, HPW, HCFCD as needed
Qualification
Required
Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline
Knowledge of the discipline would normally be obtained through a formal 4-year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed
Twelve years of experience in civil aviation, or experience related to duties to be performed, are required
Four years of directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related field
Experience with Major Airport or Aviation Construction Projects
Stakeholder relation management experience
Experience managing construction projects with budgets of 100 million+
C-Suite experience
Company
City of Houston
The city also employs over 22,000 full-time staff to keep the city running.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
2024-07-29Grant
Leadership Team
Todd DeGidio
Founder & CEO
Mark Seale
Chief Technology Officer
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