Director, Project Delivery

This Opportunity

WSP USA is seeking a Director, Project Delivery for our Aviation Team in Houston, TX.

• Develop, support and improve airport’s construction safety oversight program
• Advise and support decision making and possible implementation of OCIP program
• Ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, organizational standards, safety, security, in all company operations.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of the identification of hazard and safety risk assessment processes and procedures
• Advise on the development and implementation of appropriate occupational safety programs to correct and prevent unsafe working conditions and reduce the frequency of work-related incidents and injuries.
• Model and promote an organizational culture that fosters safety practices
• Investigate construction safety-related events
• Identify and evaluates root cause(s) of identified hazards, near misses, incidents/accidents, auditing findings, and operational risks
• Assure the mitigation or elimination of identified hazards and risks.
• Coordinate change management activities, risk assessments, and safety analysis.
• Track trends and manages pertinent safety data using database software.
• Monitor and report to management on all activities that may have an impact on safety.
• Provide presentations on program safety performance.
• Administer safety-related audits and inspections.
• Monitor and evaluate the results of corrective actions.
• Ensure that risk assessments are conducted when applicable.
• Manage publication and promotion of periodic safety newsletters and briefings.
• Responsible for the development/revision of training program materials for construction related safety, security, and emergency response programs
• Foster positive relationships with operational personnel, senior managers and leaders throughout the organization and stakeholders outside the organization

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 12+ years of progressive experience aviation safety or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to operate at a strategic and programmatic level while maintaining technical credibility with project teams and clients.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and executive-level presentation skills.
• Experience delivering federally funded projects and supporting operational readiness and certification processes.