Airport Construction Program Director

City of Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 126,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

City of Charlotte is seeking a senior leader to oversee a $3 billion aviation capital program at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. This role directs engineering, construction, and administrative teams, ensuring on-time delivery within budget while managing change and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in airport projects, staff development, and cross-department collaboration, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent plus nine years of experience
• 2 Year College Degree plus seven years of experience
• Bachelor's Level Degree plus five years of experience
• Master's Level Degree plus three years of experience
• Considerable knowledge of the practices and methods of airport engineering, planning, and construction
• Knowledge of airport hazards, safety precautions, and federal regulations
• Effective organizational, strategic thinking, and reasoning skills
• Ability to prepare and maintain budgets and budgetary controls
• Ability to provide direction, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and drive projects to completion and on schedule, to scope, and within budget

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs a large-scale airfield and terminal program while under construction.
• Assigns and supervises the work of subordinates and consultants with clear measurements.
• Makes comprehensive recommendations to construction problems to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Requisitions materials, supplies, and equipment and prepares equipment specifications.
• Ensures construction activities comply with regulations to maintain safety.
• Prepares, maintains, reviews, analyzes, and interprets records and reports using technology to maximize results.
• Directs, supervises, motivates, and counsels staff for performance and development.
• Prepares and maintains a program budget and budgetary controls.
• Reviews requests for proposals, negotiates terms, and manages change orders and payments.

Job description

City of Charlotte is seeking a senior leader to oversee a $3 billion aviation capital program at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. This role directs engineering, construction, and administrative teams, ensuring on-time delivery within budget while managing change and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in airport projects, staff development, and cross-department collaboration, with strong leadership and communication skills.