Deputy Director - Airport Capital and Infrastructure

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Job Summary

Job Description
 

Overview

The Deputy Director - Airport Capital and Infrastructure oversees the Dallas Airport System (Dallas Love Field, Dallas Executive Airport and Vertiport’s) Capital and Infrastructure Division and is responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and execution of aviation capital projects and infrastructure improvements. Assigns and reviews performance of subordinate assistant directors and senior level managers, oversees financial and budgetary management of this division, performs extensive operational review of infrastructure into the overall operations of the Airport System, and ensures quality control of all operations, programs, and service delivery activities to ensure local, state and federal regulatory compliance.  Serves as an advisor to the CEO/Airport Director / City Council / City Management on all infrastructure and development strategies for the Airport System. This position reports directly to the CEO/Airport Director.

Essential Functions

1 Oversees two or more Assistant Directors in planning, design, and execution of aviation capital projects, ensuring they fit the overall Airport System goals to enhance operational efficiency.

2 Establishes divisional goals, programs, plans, priorities, policies, procedures, and budget requirements.

3 Oversees and approves comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies for congruence with overall system plans.

4 Contribute to the strategic planning process for airport infrastructure improvements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

5 Oversees project expenditures and financial performance, providing regular reports and updates to the C-Suite team.

6 Acts as the executive liaison between the airport and various stakeholders, including government agencies, airlines, contractors, and community organizations.

7 Collaborates with key airport, airline and city leadership along with divisional staff to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in overall airport’s goals.

8 Ensure all projects comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental and safety standards.

9 Facilitate and influence industry trends and regulatory changes that may impact airport capital projects and infrastructure.

10 Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement in capital project planning and execution.

11 Implement best practices and new technologies to enhance project efficiency, digital transformation and business continuity.

12 Develop and implement contingency plans to address project delays, budget overruns, and other unforeseen challenges.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1 Knowledge of principles and practices of management necessary to plan, organize, implement, analyze, implement, analyze and evaluate the activities of an airport.

2 Knowledge of airport operations, management, maintenance, and regulatory requirements.

3 Knowledge of legislative processes of the city, county, state and federal
governments.

4 Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations
governing airport operations, air transportation, airport security and
safety, air carrier operations, including the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

5 Knowledge of principles and practices of airport and land use
planning, construction, and government planning in urban and
metropolitan areas.

6 Knowledge of procedures and processes of public sector budget
preparation and maintenance.

7 Knowledge of principles of airport operations commonly used at both
air carrier and general aviation airports.

8 Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software
programs.

9 Ability to manage, direct and coordinate the work of managerial,
professional and administrative staff.

10 Ability to recommend policies, identify needs and establish
priori