Director of Landside Infrastructure

Director of Landside Infrastructure
A Brief Overview
The Director of Landside Facilities, Design & Construction is responsible for planning, design, and construction of landside infrastructure assets including airport roads, bridges, utilities and other assets & facilities at Detroit Metro and Willow Run airports. Ensures that all project timelines and budget objectives are met. Manages and leads the daily activities, implementation of projects, and oversight of assigned support staff.

What you will do

• Responsible for project initiation; including requirements gathering, scope definition, creation of budget and schedule, staffing, and strict reviewal/implementation of construction management contracts.
• Day-to-day oversight of multiple construction projects and project teams.
• Identify, monitor, and manage project issues and risks; mitigate and resolve these risks/issues in a timely manner.
• Review all budgets, schedule updates, and change orders before submission to the client. Monitor and prevent major cost and schedule impacts.
• Assist the Project Managers overall field operations and project delivery.
• Monitor progress of each project and make adjustments as needed to keep the projects on track for success.
• Track the performance of individual projects based on cost and schedule and make the necessary alterations.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field and ten (10) or more years of increasingly responsible experience managing capital projects, architectural/engineering consultants, construction contractors and project management staff. Time management and clear and concise communication skills are required to manage team and meet schedules. * An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Office Suite Software (Core - Email, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentation) -Proficient
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems/software -Proficient
• Project management software -Proficient
• ST of MI Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) or equivalent is preferred
• ST of MI Registered Architect or equivalent is preferred
• Valid Driver's License and a safe, acceptable driving record

Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages People: 6-20 direct employees, 0 indirect employees.

The WCAA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Wayne County Airport Authority will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [redacted] or ([redacted].

Wayne County Airport Authority is committed to provide an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination, prejudice and bias.

Requisition #: req896