• Job Description

  Req#: 8986

  Signature Aviation is a market leading global aviation services provider with over 220 locations and 6,000 employees worldwide. Eligible team members enjoy a wide array of benefits including health and welfare options, generous 401k match, paid time off, tuition assistance, and limitless opportunities for training and development.

  The Vice President of Construction and Infrastructure will oversee all aspects of construction, capital improvement, and other capital projects. This role will be responsible for ensuring the successful execution of construction projects and overseeing ongoing capital improvement across the Global Signature Flight Support network. The VP will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including real estate, design, operations, and finance, to align construction goals with the company's growth strategy. Additionally, this leader will provide end-to-end oversight, project management, and delivery of new build construction and large cap-ex projects. To include all new-build FBOs, hangars, fuel farms, joint venture projects, and more.

  Additionally, this role will leverage its expertise to ensure a high-performance culture, implement best practices, manage budgets, and build relationships with external vendors and contractors while ensuring all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Vice President of Construction and Infrastructure drives standardization and scalability while leading and developing a high-performance team. This role involves overseeing construction and facilities operations, optimizing processes, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.

  Qualifications

  Minimum Education and/or Experience:

  • 12-15+ years of related experience scaling construction projects and consistently delivering on projects across all geographies.
  • Prior General Aviation construction experience is preferred.

  Additional knowledge and skills:

  • Broad network and relationships of General Contractors, Vendors, Consultants, and Developers across the county.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
  • Ability to work cross-functionally to achieve company objectives in a fast-paced and high-growth environment
  • Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Proven track record of managing many projects simultaneously, managing and driving cost efficiencies, and ensuring projects achieve schedules.
  • Familiarity with all relevant building codes, safety regulations, and other legal requirements.
  • Proven track record of managing existing portfolios, capex allocations, capital improvement projects, and rollouts that achieve business objectives and deliver strong ROI.
  • Proficiency in project management software and other relevant tools.

  An Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vets

  Responsibilities

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead and direct all aspects of the completion of construction projects for Signature from planning through execution through the lens of ensuring construction excellence across the FBO network.
  • Play a critical role in RFP, vendor due diligence, and selection process.
  • Prepare necessary business cases for construction and new build projects, including ROI analysis and impact to the Signature network, as well as ongoing executive status updates as necessary.
  • Develop and implement strategies to streamline construction processes, maximize efficiency, and reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including real estate, design, operations, and finance, to establish and align construction and facilities goals with the company's growth objectives.
  • Drive the standardization of construction practices, ensuring consistency across all locations and optimizing the construction timeline.
  • Build relationships with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers to negotiate favorable terms, maintain quality control, and ensure timely project completion.
  • Monitor capital construction budgets, provide estimates for new projects, track expenses, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality and safety.
  • Implement best practices and industry standards for health, safety, and environmental regulations across all construction and facilities activities.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and innovations in the construction industry, identifying opportunities to leverage new methods and materials for improved efficiency and sustainability.
  • Provide regular reports and updates to executive leadership on construction progress and capital expenditure forecasting.
  • Develop relationships with architects, contractors, and other vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion.
  • Ensure compliance with all building codes, ADA, safety regulations, and other legal requirements.

  Supervisor and Financial Responsibilities:

  • Manage and mentor a team of construction project managers, fostering their professional growth and creating a high-performance culture.
  • Oversee and lead the construction project management teams, mentoring and partnering to deliver results and a high-performance culture across these functions and partners.

• About the company

  The company has been known by numerous names over the years, having been founded as W.

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