ORAT Manager

Aecon USVI Inc.; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); Presencial; USD 130.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aecon USVI Inc. is seeking an ORAT Manager to lead operational readiness and transition activities for the U.S. Virgin Islands Airport Redevelopment Project.

You will oversee planning, budgeting, and coordination of terminal operations during interim and final transitions at STX and STT airports, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong stakeholder engagement. The role requires a strong background in ORAT, terminal operations, and program planning, with experience in guiding teams through

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Airport Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 10 years in airport/aviation management, overseeing complex projects.
• Expertise in ORAT, terminal operations, and operational planning.
• Experience in transitioning a team to private operation is a plus.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced env

Responsabilidades

• Lead operational planning, gap analysis, and implementation of improvements.
• Oversee subcontractor ramp-up and ongoing compliance with contractual and regulatory standards.
• Develop and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to align with project goals.
• Manage budgeting, program planning, and implementation oversight.
• Manage Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transition (ORAT) planning and implementation activities for both interim phasing and final transition of all terminal functions at both STX and STT airports.
• Support stakeholder relations and management with key airport partners, airlines, tenants and agencies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and best practice implementation.
• Ensure readiness for Day 1 operational transition and future enhancements for both interim and final terminal configurations.

Conocimientos

ORAT

Terminal operations

Operational planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business, Airport Management, or related field

Descripción del empleo

SkyCity is seeking an ORAT Manager to play a key role in the U.S. Virgin Islands Airport Redevelopment Project, supporting development and operations during the transition and implementation phases. Reporting to the CEO, this leader will oversee planning, execution, and coordination of critical operational activities to ensure a smooth transition of all airport operation and maintenance functions from the existing terminals to the new terminals and compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations. This position is responsible for driving operational readiness, overseeing subcontractors, managing budgets, and ensuring seamless stakeholder management. The ORAT Manager will also contribute to risk management, process improvements, and the overall success of the airports’ redevelopment and operational transition.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead operational planning, gap analysis, and implementation of improvements.
• Oversee subcontractor ramp-up and ongoing compliance with contractual and regulatory standards.
• Develop and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to align with project goals.
• Manage budgeting, program planning, and implementation oversight.
• Manage Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transition (ORAT) planning and implementation activities for both interim phasing and final transition of all terminal functions at both STX and STT airports.
• Support stakeholder relations and management with key airport partners, airlines, tenants and agencies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and best practice implementation.
• Ensure readiness for Day 1 operational transition and future enhancements for both interim and final terminal configurations.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Airport Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum of 10 years in airport/aviation management, overseeing complex projects. Expertise in ORAT, terminal operations, and operational planning. Experience in transitioning a team to private operation is a plus. Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced env