Director of Construction and Design

Director of Construction and Design

** Candidates with a homebase in Dallas, TX or Miami, FL Preferred **

Who We Are

PS is a luxury hospitality company that builds and operates private terminals for commercial flights. PS currently operates at Los Angeles International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and is developing new terminals at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Miami International Airport. Far removed from the chaos of the surrounding airport and just steps away from the airfield, PS offers the ease, privacy, and security of the private flight experience for commercial travel.

With unprecedented access, PS has the only private partnership with both TSA and Customs and Border Protection, our guests move seamlessly through arrivals and departures. A team of expert Agents works behind the scenes to choreograph every step of the pre- or post-flight experience. Sail through our private, line-free TSA screening, access dedicated customs and immigration services on arrival, and relax as our trained drivers escort you across the airfield directly to/from your aircraft. All without stepping inside the Airport. Guests also enjoy private suites, chef-prepared food, spa services, and more, all while our Control Room coordinates with government, security, and airline officials to ensure the utmost efficiency, safety, and privacy.

Waiting in lines, maneuvering through crowds, and handling unwieldy luggage are things of the past at PS. So is the airport experience you’ve come to know. PS is a new alternative to commercial air travel, with unwavering service, seamless access, and inspired experience.

PS aims to be in every major airport in the US.

The Role

The Director of Construction & Design will be a full-time in-house resource managing and leading projects through all stages of development (concept/planning, pre-construction, delivery, and opening), responsible for brand compliance, quality, budget and on-time delivery of new PS airport terminals, as well as renovation/expansion projects in existing PS terminals.

The Director acts as single-point accountability for delivering PS projects on schedule, within budget, and in line with PS brand standards. The Director will develop and oversee the overall project execution plan while working cross-functionally and with external stakeholders to bring new PS projects to life. This position will lead all PS projects with travel as necessary to meet assigned goals. Reports directly to CFO.

The role presents a tremendous opportunity to lead a new discipline within a fast-growing luxury hospitality company.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Understand business goals of key internal stakeholders and develop a project plan that enables success for all.
• Single point of authority and responsibility for on-schedule, within-budget, and brand standard compliant delivery of projects. Has a single point of accountability and oversight of multiple (at times, concurrent) projects.
• Partners with the CEO to ensure compliance with brand standards, design vision, and operational needs.
• Partners with operational teams to ensure compliance from a back-of-house and operational flow perspective.
• Partners with CFO to establish project budgets and leads multi-stakeholder meetings to ensure compliance with budgets and timelines.
• Train and lead the project management support team (direct report) as required to meet all project needs and related deliverables/milestones.
• Acts as development, design, and construction liaison between PS and external stakeholders.
• Prepares and presents reports and briefings as required to the CEO, CFO, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors.
• Facilitates timely communication of project status, potential problems, recommended corrective actions, and opportunities to maintain project goals. Ensures timely completion and updating of project timelines, development status reports, budgets, and summaries of risks & opportunities.
• Leads all planning, permitting, and external regulatory activity and submittals required for project permitting and execution.
• Develops contracting strategies for each project that properly balance schedule, cost, and risk avoidance. Oversees all contracting efforts.
• Sources and executes architectural, engineering, construction, and other professional consultant contracts.
• Visits project sites periodically during construction to provide leadership, guidance, approvals, and support.
• Assures construction quality, compliance, schedule, and budget, and coordinates turnover of buildings, documents, manuals, training materials, etc. to operational teams.
• At least 50% travel required (domestic)
• Remote role – with preference (not required) for a home base in Dallas, TX or Miami, FL

Requirements

• Professional degree in a technical field (Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture) from an accredited university.
• A minimum of 8+ years’ experience in the Design or Construction industry
• 5+ years’ experience as an Owners Representative in Construction Management, or Project Management.
• Experience in leading, managing, and coordinating design, construction, and other professionals.
• Experience in qualifying, contract negotiation, recommendation, and administration of Professional and
• Contractor Agreements.
• Experience in jurisdictional approval/permitting processes.
• Experience in hospitality (hotels and resorts) or restaurant development/renovation projects.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening + background check
• Collection of SSN as part of the background check process will be required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Full-Time Employee Benefits 

• Employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability.
• 401K retirement plan with company matching.
• Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA with company matching.
• Merit-based raises and bonuses if applicable.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Monthly Health & Wellness and phone reimbursement.
• A great career path with promotion opportunities.

This is a full-time, exempt salaried role.

PS is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis. PS considers for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law