Director, Design and Construction Job at Collinson (Dallas)

Job Description

The Director, Design + Construction will have oversight for assigned Airport Dimensions or any partner co-brand lounges (new, refurbishment and/or expansion) Design + Construction projects ensuring projects are completed on time and within established budget and act as Airport Dimensions’ Airport Tenant Owner’s Rep role. Position will oversee 3rd party providers including Construction Project Management consultants, General Contractors, Architects, MEP Consultants, Signage Companies, Furniture and equipment providers, and all other vendors associated with lounge design and construction.

Job Responsibility

Develop projected capital investment budgets and manage investment spending against budget for all facility projects, submitting monthly capital investment spending and forward cashflow reports
Oversight of new, refurbishment and/or expansion facility projects ensuring projects are completed on time and within established budget
Ensure branding standards are captured in design documentation and maintained through the construction phase. Engage AD’s Branding Team for input on brand-related items when required
Ensure alignment with established Airport Dimensions’ governance and reporting requirements including but not limited to
design and construction procedures and protocol, finance and administrative governance
Review/provide input on construction documents from an operational and constructability standpoint
Ensure management and oversee coordination to resolve design issues/changes with Owner, A/E team, local onsite PMs, and GC(s)
Ensure projects maintain project documentation, including contracts, change orders, schedules, budgets, and invoices
Assist with assessment of viability of potential new facility projects and project capital investment and timelines
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on status of projects and advise on any developments that will have an impact on the timeline or capital investment of the project
Prepare and review monthly cash flow projections
Appropriately escalate any issues impacting timeline or budget
Manage, develop, and mentor team of direct reports
Ability to work with co-brand lounge partnerships and professionally manage relationship in order to meet partner expectations

Requirements

Undergraduate degree
Track record of managing successful program and project delivery in line with desired outcomes
Experience in building and maintaining constructive partnership and collaborative relationships
Technical ability to understand and interpret construction drawings/specifications
Ability to travel as needed (estimated 2-3 trips per month) along with flexibility to work from home or office
Experience in airport environments and high-end hospitality focused tenant improvement projects
Must be authorized to work in U.S.
Minimum 8 years working experience in the Aviation Sector as a General Contractor, Owner’s Rep, Architect, Engineer, or Interior Designer with direct report leadership experience
Proficient in reading construction contracts, construction drawings, and specifications
Understanding of AIA contracts and ability to prepare them for different delivery methods
Ability to coordinate multiple projects in various stages of design or construction
Ability to work with stakeholders with competing priorities to unify project goals
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong ability to lead concise and productive meetings
Proven collaborative team member

Nice to have

Graduate degree
Professional engineering or architecture license
Familiarity with airport lounge programs, offerings, and operation
Experience working with Bluebeam
PMP and LEED/AP qualifications

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