Real Estate and Infrastructure Director – aviation sector (m/f)
Entreprise
Our client is a prominent organization in the logistics and connectivity sector closed to the aviation sector, recognized for its modern and efficient operations and its crucial role in facilitating connections across the region. The organization serves as a vital hub, reinforcing the region’s leadership in logistics and seamless connectivity.
We have a confidential assignment to recruit a Real Estate and Infrastructure Director to lead the strategic planning, development, and management of the organization’s real estate portfolio and infrastructure projects (aviation sector related). The selected candidate will ensure alignment with the client’s growth objectives, sustainability goals, and operational excellence.
Poste
- Participate in the development and overseeing the execution of the long-term real estate and infrastructure strategy, ensuring alignment with the organization’s overall strategic growth, sustainability objectives, and operational excellence goals.
- Propose and manage operating and capital expenditure budgets that support the strategic plan, ensuring fiscal discipline while meeting project objectives.
- Oversee the planning and implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to established timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Operate and maintain the infrastructure portfolio.
- Supervise a team of 50 professionals through intermediary management levels, ensuring effective coordination of infrastructure maintenance, project delivery, and operational support across the organization’s portfolio.
- Structure the team to accommodate growing activities and significant future investments, which will involve the development of new operational facilities and enhancements to existing assets.
- Manage the organization’s real estate portfolio, including leasing, acquisitions, and property development, to maximize financial returns and operational efficiency.
- Maintain full compliance with applicable regulations at local (communal), national (governmental), and international levels, ensuring that all infrastructure and real estate activities meet legal and regulatory requirements.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders, including tenants, investors, local authorities, and industry partners, to foster collaboration and drive mutual success.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, construction, and project management, to modernize and expand the new facilities while ensuring seamless integration with current operations.
- Champion environmental sustainability by ensuring all real estate and infrastructure projects adhere to environmental standards and align with the organization’s sustainability goals.
- Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability to deliver impactful projects and achieve organizational objectives.
Profil
- Master’s degree in Real Estate Management, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in real estate, infrastructure development, or a similar role, preferably in the aviation or logistics/transportation industry. Proven experience in leading large-scale development projects.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-phase projects, with specific expertise in overseeing comparable infrastructure programs.
- Strong analytical and strategic planning abilities.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
- Excellent collaborative, team work, hands-on and « lead by example » attitude.
- Knowledge of sustainability practices and regulatory frameworks related to infrastructure and real estate in the aviation sector.
- Fluent level in English and French.
For more information please contact Nicolas Hurlin by phone on +352 26 29 45 20.
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