Director, Technical (Relocation to US Virgin Islands!)

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic Technical Director to oversee and execute the redevelopment and transition into operations of the Cyril E. King and Henry E. Rohlsen Airports in the U.S Virgin Islands, a dynamic Public-Private Partnership project. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Technical Director will lead all technical aspects of the project lifecycle—from development and design through construction and operational readiness—ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, stakeholder expectations, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the executive team, contributing to strategic decision-making and corporate planning.
• Lead cross-functional coordination with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, and commercial partners.
• Ensure integration of technical development with financial, legal, and operational frameworks.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocations, in accordance with project requirements, including client standards.
• Lead technical project teams by assigning tasks, providing guidance, and fostering collaboration.
• Lead the development of project governance structures, risk management frameworks, and performance monitoring systems.
• Identify potential risks (schedule, budget, technical) and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support and coordinate with leadership team on updates and reporting to management and investment committee.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, respond to inquiries, address concerns, and use feedback to adapt the project scope to meet or exceed stakeholder expectations.
• Design, produce and present reports to various stakeholders.
• Monitor project budgets and expenses to ensure projects are completed within financial constraints.
• Establish project wide quality standards and ensure that project deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
• Work with the design build contractor and external QA/QC teams to implement quality program.
• Track project schedules and milestones, including critical path management.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports, meeting minutes, and change requests.
• Administers consultant contracts for project design development work, owners engineer and Operational Readiness and Transition support as well as participating in the selection process.
• Coordinates with stakeholders in the administration of contracts with a number of partners, clients, subcontracts and suppliers.
• Act as the point of contact and liaison with airlines, agencies such as USCBP, TSA, our client and other authorities having jurisdiction.
• Design and Construction oversight and co-ordination: oversight of design development leading into construction delivery, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, operational and other agreed-upon requirements.
• Management and oversight of the construction contractor testing and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with all contract and Program of Requirements obligations.
• Development and implementation of appropriate defect, deficiency and warranty management processes, procedures and protocols.
• Manage and oversee the operational, readiness and transition (ORAT) process for both airports, ensuring a smooth and seamless transition of operations from the legacy facilities into the new facilities.
• Address conflicts and issues that arise during project execution, striving to find mutually beneficial resolutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance project management efficiency.
• Lead stakeholder engagement strategies to ensure community alignment and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 15+ years of proven experience as a Project Manager for airport and civil infrastructure projects, with a successful track record of managing projects from initiation to completion.
• Experience working on airport projects is required.
• 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 a plus.
• Willingness for frequent travel to or permanent location in the USVI during Project execution.