About The Role

Role Overview

This is a senior managerial position responsible for leading the planning, coordination and delivery of the Authority’s capital development programme. The successful candidate will support the long-term development of airport infrastructure by ensuring that capital projects are strategically planned, technically sound, compliant with applicable standards, and delivered within approved scope, budget and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the airport’s short- and long-term Capital Improvement Programme.
Align capital projects with the airport master plan, regulatory requirements, operational needs and strategic objectives.
Prioritize capital projects based on risk, operational need, cost-benefit, infrastructure condition and stakeholder impact.
Lead capital expenditure projects from planning and design through to construction, commissioning and closeout.
Monitor project scope, budgets, schedules, risks, quality standards and change management processes.
Oversee consultants, contractors, vendors and other service providers engaged in capital development projects.
Provide technical and engineering input to support infrastructure planning, operational decisions and proposed upgrades.
Review technical drawings, specifications and submissions, and make recommendations where required.
Ensure compliance with applicable aviation, engineering, safety and regulatory standards, including relevant ICAO requirements.
Advise management on infrastructure risks, development priorities and long-term capital planning needs.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Airport Planning, or a related field.
At least seven (7) years’ relevant experience in capital planning, infrastructure development, engineering or project management.
At least three (3) years’ supervisory or managerial experience.
Experience in an airport, aviation, public infrastructure or major projects environment would be an asset.
Professional certification or a Master’s Degree in a relevant field would be an asset.
A valid driver’s licence.

Skills & Attributes

Strong project management and leadership skills.
Sound knowledge of infrastructure development and construction processes.
Ability to manage budgets, schedules, risks and competing priorities.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and report-writing skills.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and regulatory requirements.