ORAT Program Lead - Airport Redevelopment & Transition

Aecon USVI Inc.; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

ORAT

Terminal operations

Operational planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

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

Job description

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