National Director of Airline Infrastructure Programs

This Opportunity

The Director of Airline Infrastructure Programs shall provide national leadership by combining technical expertise, project delivery leadership, business development, recruiting, mentoring, and practice growth. The position supports the infrastructure needs of commercial airlines, operators, OEM’s and constructor partners. The position also supports the National Aviation business to grow and support airports for their infrastructure needs across the USA.

Establish and grow WSP's National Aviation Airline Infrastructure business by providing technical leadership, supporting business development, strengthening project delivery, developing talent, and serving as a trusted advisor to Aviation Business & Delivery leadership, Regional Business Leads, and project teams across USA.

This position will be based out of Houston, TX.

Your Impact

Project Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Lead and advise major Air Carrier led projects from planning through commissioning.
• Support project managers in complex technical and delivery challenges.
• Provide staffing and resource planning support across regions.
• Promote delivery excellence and client satisfaction.

Business Development & Strategic Growth

• Support National Aviation Business & Delivery leadership and Regional Business Leads in identifying and pursuing Airline Infrastructure opportunities.
• Leverage existing relationships and develop new relationships with airlines, operators and OEMs. 
• Develop strategic alliances with planning, design and constructor partners.
• Participate in capture planning, proposals, interviews, fee development, and client presentations.
• Support National Aviation Business for Aviation work across all regions. 

Recruiting, Mentoring & Talent Development

• Recruit Air carrier infrastructure Delivery professionals (Planning, Engineering, Program and Construction Management).
• Mentor staff and develop succession plans.
• Strengthen the national technical bench.

Practice Development & National Leadership

• Develop delivery standards, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Promote innovation, quality, and knowledge sharing.
• Support long-term strategy for expanding Airline Infrastructure Portfolio

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 20+ years leading aviation programs specializing in Air Carrier Infrastructure programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a closely related discipline, required.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex airport, airline, infrastructure projects.
• Executive-level client relationship and business development experience.
• Proven leadership in mentoring multidisciplinary teams and growing a technical practice.

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