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Director Asset Management & Capital Projects

Nieuport Aviation is looking for a bold forward-thinking Director of Asset Management & Capital Projects to help shape the next chapter of the terminal at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. This influential role combines strategic oversight with hands-on executionleading major capital projects and ensuring the long-term performance and resilience of our terminal infrastructure. Youll play a key role in advancing projects that enhance the passenger experience optimize operations and embed sustainability into every stage of the asset lifecycle. If you bring sharp judgment a strong delivery track record and a drive to lead with impact in a complex and evolving environment wed like to hear from you.

About the Organization

Nieuport Aviation owns and operates the passenger terminal at the award-winning Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Backed by significant international expertise in managing aviation infrastructure we are committed to world-class customer service at Canadas ninth-busiest airport.

Nieuport is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age and / or another legally protected status.

We encourage applications from qualified candidates and will work to reasonably accommodate applicants accessibility needs throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection Nieuports Accessibility Coordinator for further information By email : by phone : or in writing : 1 Island Airport P.O. Box 2-7 Toronto ON M5V 1A1.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer the Director Asset Management & Capital Projects is responsible for the strategic oversight planning execution and lifecycle management of all infrastructure assets and capital development initiatives within the airport terminal and associated assets. This role ensures the safe sustainable compliant and efficient operation of Nieuports facilities through comprehensive asset management practices and the delivery of capital projects that align with Nieuports long term vision and operational goals for excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Asset Management

• Lead the development and execution of the airports asset management strategy ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of infrastructure assets including condition assessment risk management preventive maintenance planning replacement and renewal forecasting.
• Oversee high-impact capital projects aligned with operational efficiency asset performance benchmarks and corporate strategy.
• Develop and adjust business and capital plans aligned with 1- and 5-year corporate objectives.
• Develop and maintain Nieuports capital asset inventory and support the development of associated data management systems such as CMMS or BIM platforms.

Capital Planning and Delivery

• Oversee planning budgeting procurement and end to end execution of terminal capital projects including renovations expansions and systems upgrades.
• Coordinate internal teams and external contractors engineers and architects and ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and in accordance with quality safety and regulatory standards.
• Oversee construction quality assurance cost control and compliance and monitor construction site safety and operational continuity.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety environmental building code and airport authority regulations.
• Maintain a reliable project data repository for informed decision-making.
• Direct the planning budgeting procurement and delivery of capital improvement and expansion projects ensuring they are completed on time within budget and to quality standards.
• Manage multi-year capital budgets track expenditures and support funding strategies including public-private partnerships grants and bond financing.
• Collaborate with finance teams on cost-benefit analysis risk assessments and investment prioritization.
• Prepare board-level reports business cases and funding proposals to support strategic investment decisions.

Team & Resource Management

• Lead and mentor the PMO team; define roles manage resources and support performance goals ensuring project standards timelines governance and reporting are maintained.
• Build capacity in asset management and capital project disciplines.
• Ensure appropriate engineering support for projects and apply project management best practices.
• Foster a positive team culture aligned with Nieuport values.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a liaison between airport authority airlines tenants contractors government agencies and consultants.
• Facilitate cross-departmental coordination to minimize operational disruptions and maintain safety and service continuity.
• Represent Nieuport at industry events and maintain external stakeholder relationships.
• Identify monitor and manage key operational and project risks.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulatory (Transport Canada IATA / ICAO) and aviation standards.

Sustainability & Innovation

• Champion sustainability resilience and innovation in capital projects and asset renewal programs.
• Develop and execute sustainability plans across capital projects and asset management integrating green design principles. Drive sustainability initiatives and track performance through KPIs and benchmark against industry standards.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is preferred.
• LEED certification FMA or CFM (assets).

Experience & Skills

• 12 years in senior-level capital project and facilities management preferably in aviation or transport.
• Experience with construction / engineering firms IT systems and contract negotiation.
• Proven leadership in sustainability initiatives and complex project delivery.
• Strong understanding of building codes aviation operations and transport infrastructure.
• Proficiency in project delivery tools BIM AutoCAD Bluebeam RSMeans CMMS systems and construction admin services.
• Exceptional communication and risk management in fast-paced environments.
• Extensive experience developing long-term capital plans based on asset condition lifecycle and risk; Prioritizing asset investments using financial metrics like Net Present Value (NPV) Return on Investment (ROI) or Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and aligning asset decisions with available capital and funding sources
• Estimating and managing the full cost of an asset over its life : acquisition operation maintenance renewal and disposal and using data to evaluate trade-offs between upfront investment and long-term maintenance costs

Success Factors

• Strategic alignment with corporate vision and agile responsiveness.
• Strong governance and cross-functional collaboration.
• Sustained asset value and operational resilience.
• Experience with sustainability initiatives and smart infrastructure technologies.

What We are Offering

• Located at the award-winning Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport passenger terminal
• Competitive Salary Bonus (dependent on meeting annual goals)
• Nieuport Aviation is officially certified as a Living Wage employer by the Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN)
• RRSP matching (after three months probation period)
• Robust Medical Dental and Life benefits
• An opportunity to surround yourself with a group of dynamic professionals who are all working towards elevating the experience for the millions of travelers choosing to use Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport located just steps from the City of Torontos downtown area
• A role in an exciting industry!

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Category Management,Athletics,Customer,ABAP,Hydraulics,ITI

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Operations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1