Capital Projects Assistant Deputy Director

CAPITAL PROJECTS ASSISTANT DEPUTY DIRECTOR - PROJECT PLANNING AND DELIVERY

Capital Projects Assistant Deputy Director

This recruitment is open to the public and is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Capital Projects Assistant Deputy Director vacancies. The eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately on both the ADK website and through the County of Orange's website. The ADK Executive Search link will be provided below. Please note – in order to be considered, all candidates must complete the County of Orange's application. The Final date to receive applications for this position is Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.

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Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Large Airports in the J.D. Power 2024 and 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, John Wayne Airport (JWA) has been a major cornerstone of Orange County for more than 100 years. Located in Southern California, we currently serve approximately 11.7 million annual passengers. The County of Orange owns and operates the airport and the service area includes more than three million people within 34 cities and unincorporated areas of Orange County and beyond.

As a medium hub airport, we have commercial flights to more than 40 nonstop destinations in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Eleven commercial airlines and two air cargo airlines fly out of the Airport. It is home to nearly 500 general aviation aircraft, representing 60% of total operations, and includes two full-service fixed base operators and one limited use general aviation facility.

• Mission: Connecting People, Places and Opportunities.
• Vision: To be an airport of choice by creating exceptional experiences.
• Core Values: REACH
  • R espect
  • E nvironmental Stewardship
  • A ccountability
  • C ollaboration
  • H onesty

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The newly reformed Planning and Development Division brings the airport’s infrastructure under the direct management of the airport. This Division oversees and delivers the airport's $700 million Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which includes airside, landside, and terminal renovations, as well as major utility projects and long-term infrastructure planning. The Division is also a key partner in the implementation of the General Aviation Improvement Program and the Terminal Tenant Concession Redevelopment Program.

This team has 28 professionals in a variety of roles. This Division’s functional areas include engineering, A/E design standards, land use and airport planning, environmental compliance, capital project programming, project management, project controls, and Construction Coordination and Logistics Management (CALM).

John Wayne Airport is seeking an experienced Capital Projects, Assistant Deputy Director. The position will serve as a technical consultant to senior management on complex and strategic issues and will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to utility companies, real estate companies, survey companies, regulatory permitting agencies, engineering and construction companies, cities, and the public on capital improvement and facilities alteration projects primarily related to John Wayne Airport.

Projects include taxiway reconstruction, baggage handling system replacement, power generation and electrical distribution system upgrades, vertical conveyance upgrades, and facility accessibility improvements.

• Oversee a multidisciplinary project management team dedicated to the implementation of airport capital improvement projects, as well as the Construction and Logistics Management team (CALM).
• Execute the airport’s $700 million Capital Improvement Plan and other improvement plans in a variety of vertical and horizontal projects. Requires coordination of multiple…