Project Director - Aviation

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Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Director - Aviation to join our team. The Project Director will serve as the single point of accountability for the delivery of the scope across both Terminal and Airfield packages within a major international airport development program.

• Provide direction across the airport project and ensures service delivery excellence is achieved by the multidisciplinary project team.
• Provide leadership across the project life-cycle and be responsible to ensure the client's vision and objectives for an innovative, technology driven, future-proofed world class airport are delivered by third party consultants and the construction supply chain.
• Responsible for overall scope management and delivery of the project such that the highest standards of design excellence, quality, sustainability, environmental compliance, and safety are achieved by multiple third-party consultancies and construction contractors.
• Ensure all works are executed in compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and aviation regulations.
• Ensure proper coordination throughout construction activities within live airport operational environments while minimizing disruption.
• Collaborate with design, commercial, project controls, ORAT, and stakeholder teams to ensure integrated delivery.

• Lead constructability reviews and ensure modular and D&B efficiencies are incorporated into execution strategies.
• Oversee interface management between terminal works, airside systems, utilities, and landside infrastructure.

• Minimum 20 years of experience on major aviation and infrastructure programs.
• Proven track record delivering large airports within Design & Build (D&B), EPC, or modular delivery environments.
• Strong knowledge of airport operational constraints, logistics planning, and phased construction methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and standards, a working knowledge of international (European and American) codes and standards including aviation sector specific such as those published by the International Civil Aviation Authority.

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