Head of Design and Construction, VDO Project

Position Description

Report to the General Manager, Strategy Planning & OEM. The Head of Design and Construction, VDO Project will oversee the entire design and development process of the airframe maintenance facility. This role is responsible for specifying, optimizing and executing the facility technical and user requirements with key counterparties

What You'll Do

Safety:

1. • Oversee safety protocols and procedures for the design and construction of the facility.
   • Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and audits to ensure compliance with all safety regulations and standards.

Project Planning and Coordination:

1. • Oversee the entire project design to construction to operational readiness, ensuring all phases are executed according to plan from initial concept and final completion.

Stakeholder Management:

1. • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including design firms, owner’s representative, contractors, procurement functions and airframe maintenance operational teams, to deliver project milestones and objectives.

Resource Marshall and Allocation:

1. • Ensure and coordinate the availability and efficient use of support resources, including MM, facilities team, and personnel, to meet project requirements.

Compliance:

1. • Maintain strict adherence to aviation regulations, building standards, and quality control measures throughout the project.

Budget and Cost Management:

1. • Monitor project costs, conduct variance analysis, and implement cost-saving measures to ensure the project stays within budget.

Schedule Management:

1. • Develop and manage project schedules, tracking progress, and ensure timely completion of project milestones.

Risk Management:

2. • Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and address issues promptly to minimize project disruptions.

Communication:

3. • Facilitate regular meetings, provide updates, and ensure clear communication among all project participants.

Sustainability:

4. • Ensure that projects are designed and constructed in compliance with HAECO environmental regulations and sustainability standards.
   • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to integrate sustainable design principles into project plans and activities.
   • Promote the use of eco-friendly materials and construction methods to reduce the project's carbon footprint.

What You'll Need

1. Functional and other Relevant Experience

• 10+ years of experience in broad MRO industry, with a focus on broad airframe operations.
• Extensive experience in greenfield design and construction, airframe operational systems and management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of overseeing project implementation from start to end.
• Experience with working with internal and external stakeholders is essential.
   

2. Qualifications and other Relevant Knowledge

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of broad MRO operations and understanding of other MRO technologies.
• Strong understanding of design and construction processes.
• Proficiency in project management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin is essential, a good command of Cantonese and Vietnamese is advantageous.