Senior Project Director, Airports

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Role description:

TheSenior Project Director Airportsleads the strategic direction delivery and management of complex airport engineering projects within the aviation sector. This role oversees multidisciplinary teams manages large-scale budgets and ensures projects meet regulatory safety and quality standards. The director acts as the primary point of contact for clients stakeholders and regulatory authorities driving innovative solutions and technological advancement in airport infrastructure and operations.

This role sits in our Mobility Global Business Area (GBA). We partner with our clients across the globe to design thriving and connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving. Climate change urbanization and digitization trends are requiring todays mobility projects and systems to address an evolving set of demands from the worlds growing population. We design connected sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies and optimize the mobility of people and goods.

Role accountabilities:

In this role you will lead mentor and supervise engineering project teams to ensure the successful delivery of airport infrastructure projects on schedule and within budget. You will foster a culture of technical excellence integration among disciplines (eliminate silos) efficiency collaboration and continuous improvement among your teams ensuring they are empowered to perform at their best and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will be responsible for developing managing and controlling project budgets schedules and resources applying robust risk management change control and performance monitoring practices throughout all phases of the project this role you will evaluate and implement emerging technologies and digital solutions to enhance engineering processes drive sustainability and improve the quality of our products. You will actively promote innovation in both design and construction methods ensuring our projects remain at the forefront of the industry.

Compliance with federal provincial and local aviation regulations as well as industry standards such as those set by the FAA and ICAO will be a central this role you will ensure all projects align with Arcadis quality management systems ISO 19650 for digital information management compliance for asset lifecycle including planning design construction operation and maintenance for reliable services. This role will collaborate with regulatory agencies to secure necessary approvals and certifications. You will also develop strategic objectives business plans and operational policies for the airport engineering function building strong relationships with clients partners and stakeholders to identify new opportunities and deliver exceptional value.

Finally you will champion best practices in safety sustainability and digital information management and transformation while remaining current on industry trends technology advancements and regulatory changes. Leveraging this knowledge you will inform project delivery strategies and support business development efforts positioning Arcadis as a leader in the aviation engineering sector.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering Structural Engineering or related discipline (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) license (preferred)
• Minimum 12 years experience in engineering leadership roles within the aviation sector including delivery of large-scale airport projects
• Proven track record in managing multidisciplinary teams complex budgets and project portfolios
• In-depth knowledge of aviation industry standards codes and federal regulations (FAA ICAO IATA)
• Experience implementing digital tools (such as BIM GIS project management platforms) to work in common data environments and supporting adoption of emerging engineering technologies
• Strong client-facing negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead innovation drive change and deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions with a culture of accountability
• Excellent communication organizational problem solving customer service and analytical skills

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