Project Director (Aviation) - Austin Commercial

About the role

The Project Director is responsible for directing and controlling the day-to-day field operations for the company on assigned projects. They may also participate in business development, contract reviews, strategic planning, and other management functions.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the senior project manager on a large, complex project and may also have operational oversight for other assigned projects.
• Reviews jobsite progress on assigned projects at regular intervals by attending OAC meetings and meeting with the project manager, superintendent, and others assigned to the project.
• Assumes an active role in the selection and placement of all hoisting equipment to include tower cranes, crawler cranes, personnel and equipment hoists, and other vertical transportation equipment.
• Reviews the detailed planning and scheduling for each phase of the work or checks actual progress against the master construction schedules.
• Reviews the quality of the project and offers technical guidance when requested.
• Reviews the performance of each major subcontractor for quality of work and adherence to the construction schedule.
• Reviews costs for each line item for confirmation with the original budget estimate and investigates cost overruns early in the project.
• Establishes and maintains an ongoing liaison with officers and directors of various companies within the industry.
• Takes an active role in business development; may lead such discussions and/or serve as a member of the Austin presentation team.
• Reviews final cost estimates for a project before formal proposal is submitted and may suggest specific contract language in some instances.
• Works with the corporate Risk Management department to ensure that overall insurance requirements are met and compliance with subcontractor Risk Management.
• Offers suggestions and recommendations impacting both the short-term and long-term goals and objectives of the company; actively participates in strategic planning and influences how specific goals will be achieved.
• Assumes a leadership role in the career planning and development of project personnel, including project assignments, merit increases, promotions, and decisions to promote hourly staff to salary, etc.; attempts to balance the needs of the individual with the needs of the company.
• Reviews the job status report coming from the Performance Reporting System; notes major deviations from the plan and investigates the cause during periodic visits to the jobsite.
• Create collaborative team environments to build high performing teams and future leaders.
• Adapt to emerging technologies and sustainability practices especially as it relates to airport infrastructure.

Requirements

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or relevant discipline strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of aviation construction experience with proven leadership in large-scale airport projects.
• Expertise in terminal and concourse development, including passenger flow optimization.
• Knowledge of processor (aka headhouse) structures for seamless airport operations.
• Experience with Consolidated Rental Car Center (ConRAC) development and transportation logistics.
• Deep understanding of landside and airside construction, including regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Possess the ability to keep a professional demeanor while navigating complex negotiations and public relations.
• Successfully completed OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training within the first year of employment.
• Able to build and lead high performing teams at multiple projects concurrently.
• Recognized as an industry leading subject matter expert.
• Willingness to travel or relocate as required for project execution.

Qualifications

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!

About Austin Commercial

A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services, and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants.