Program Construction Director - Aviation Infrastructure

Parsons Corporation

What You ll Be Doing:

1. Construction Management & Execution

• Lead the overall construction delivery across terminal buildings, airfield pavements, utilities, and related infrastructure.

• Develop and implement construction execution strategies, ensuring alignment with project goals and master schedule.

• Manage multiple construction contractors and packages, ensuring delivery in accordance with technical specifications and quality standards.

• Supervise daily site operations, ensuring adherence to planned activities and proactive issue resolution.

2. Schedule & Progress Control

• Monitor and control project schedules to ensure milestones are achieved on time and within budget.

• Review contractors detailed work programs and progress reports to validate accuracy and realism.

• Coordinate with project controls teams to track KPIs, progress metrics, and forecast completion dates.

• Identify potential schedule risks early and implement mitigation strategies to prevent delays.

3. Quality Assurance & Technical Compliance

• Ensure all construction works comply with approved designs, specifications, and applicable standards.

• Oversee inspection and testing processes to verify quality and workmanship.

• Review and approve construction methodologies, work plans, and material submissions.

• Collaborate with quality management teams to ensure non-conformances are promptly addressed and corrective actions implemented.

4. Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management

• Champion a culture of safety and enforce compliance with HSE policies across all construction sites.

• Monitor contractors safety performance, incident reports, and corrective actions.

• Participate in safety audits and inspections to ensure consistent adherence to project safety protocols.

• Promote proactive risk identification and hazard mitigation throughout all construction phases.

5. Interface & Stakeholder Coordination

• Lead and facilitate interface management workshops to coordinate between various work packages and contractors.

• Collaborate closely with design, commissioning, and ORAT (Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer) teams to ensure smooth handover transitions.

• Manage communication and coordination between internal teams, PMCM representatives, and key external stakeholders.

• Ensure construction interfaces are clearly defined, managed, and documented to prevent conflicts or rework.

6. Risk Management & Issue Resolution

• Identify, assess, and manage construction risks impacting schedule, cost, or quality.

• Lead technical and operational issue resolution in collaboration with design and engineering teams.

• Maintain proactive risk registers and ensure mitigation measures are implemented effectively.

• Escalate critical risks or design conflicts promptly to senior leadership for decision-making.

7. Value Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Promote and implement value engineering initiatives to optimize cost and constructability.

• Evaluate alternative materials, methods, and sequencing to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

• Encourage innovation and adoption of modern construction technologies to improve productivity and quality.

8. Commissioning & Handover Readiness

• Ensure that all construction deliverables are completed and documented prior to handover.

• Coordinate with commissioning teams to ensure systems are tested, validated, and operationally ready.

• Oversee final inspections and ensure all punch list items are addressed before project closeout.

• Facilitate smooth transition of assets to operations and maintenance teams.

9. Leadership, Team Development & Knowledge Transfer

• Lead, mentor, and motivate construction managers, engineers, and site teams to achieve excellence.

• Provide technical guidance and professional development support to team members.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Conduct lessons learned sessions and contribute to knowledge transfer for future projects.

What Required Skills You ll Bring:

• Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Construction Management (Master s degree preferred).

• Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) are advantageous.

• Minimum of 20 years experience in large-scale construction management, with significant exposure to airport, infrastructure, or transportation megaprojects.

• Proven ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary works across multiple contractors and stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience delivering projects within strict safety, schedule, and quality frameworks.

• Deep understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and project delivery processes.

• Strong leadership, planning, and coordination skills with ability to manage diverse project teams.

• Proficiency with project management and construction software (e.g., Primavera P6, Procore, BIM 360).

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills for resolving technical and operational challenges.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.