Deputy Terminal Delivery Director - Aviation / Project Director

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Terminal Delivery Director in providing strategic direction for aviation and terminal development programs, ensuring alignment with client objectives, operational priorities, and organizational business goals.
• Lead and oversee multiple concurrent aviation projects and integrated workstreams across planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover phases.
• Develop and implement program and project delivery strategies that drive operational excellence, schedule adherence, cost control, and risk mitigation.
• Evaluate and prioritize projects and initiatives based on strategic importance, operational impact, funding availability, stakeholder priorities, and resource capacity.
• Establish governance frameworks, reporting structures, and performance metrics to monitor program health and delivery outcomes.
• Ensure project execution aligns with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, airport standards, sustainability goals, and safety protocols.
• Participate in executive-level decision-making related to project phasing, operational impacts, procurement strategies, and capital planning initiatives.

Project Planning & Execution

• Oversee development and implementation of comprehensive project management plans, including scope, budget, schedule, quality, risk, procurement, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Maintain effective project execution by monitoring progress against approved plans and proactively implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Coordinate complex interfaces between terminal operations, construction activities, airlines, tenants, security agencies, and airport stakeholders.
• Manage project controls functions including scheduling, forecasting, cost management, earned value analysis, and change management.
• Guide project teams in identifying and resolving critical project issues, conflicts, and constraints to maintain delivery objectives.
• Support procurement and contract administration activities including RFQs/RFPs, consultant selection, contractor negotiations, and claims resolution.
• Ensure all projects maintain compliance with applicable FAA regulations, airport authority requirements, environmental standards, and local/state/federal codes.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a senior client-facing representative, maintaining strong relationships with airport authorities, airlines, regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, and executive stakeholders.
• Facilitate executive meetings, steering committees, and stakeholder workshops to communicate project status, risks, milestones, and strategic recommendations.
• Anticipate client needs and provide proactive solutions that enhance project delivery and strengthen long-term partnerships.
• Support business development efforts, including client engagement, proposal development, interviews, and strategic pursuits within the aviation market sector.
• Represent the organization in industry forums, public meetings, and professional associations related to aviation infrastructure and capital program delivery.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing multidisciplinary project teams including project managers, engineers, architects, construction managers, planners, and consultants.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and oversight to project leadership staff regarding project execution strategies, resource allocation, and operational priorities.
• Support recruitment, staff development, succession planning, and performance management initiatives within the aviation delivery group.
• Promote knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and implementation of industry best practices across projects and teams.

Financial & Operational Oversight

• Monitor program and project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, cash flow, and profitability objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, delivery methodologies, and cost management practices.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of project performance metrics to executive leadership and clients.
• Support development and management of annual business plans, resource forecasts, and strategic growth initiatives for the aviation practice.
• Oversee risk management processes, contingency planning, and issue resolution to minimize project impacts and protect organizational interests.

Quality, Safety, & Compliance

• Champion a strong culture of safety, quality assurance, and operational excellence across all project activities.
• Ensure implementation of quality management procedures and adherence to company and client standards.
• Monitor compliance with environmental, health, safety, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Support implementation of sustainability, resilience, and innovation initiatives within aviation infrastructure programs.