Director Capital Planning & Execution

LSG Sky Chefs•Irving, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director Capital Planning & Execution leads strategic capital planning, high-impact construction projects, and kitchen equipment specifications. The role oversees capital and expense project approvals to ensure investments enhance performance and efficiency across locations. It is based at the company’s headquarters in Las Colinas, with the option to be based at another SkyChefs location. The director oversees infrastructure operations standards, facilities and equipment projects, design and construction practices, project estimates, sustainability and environmental compliance, and regulatory and permitting matters across regional CSCs. The position is accountable for on-time and on-budget project delivery, communicates project status and issues to senior leaders, and serves as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies. It also develops and maintains facilities, equipment, and project-management standards; delivers training; and guides and develops employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Seven to ten years of experience in engineering, maintenance, process improvements, food and/or manufacturing environments, equipment, and regulations.
Project Management Professional (PMP) experience in construction.
Ability to lead large projects valued at $5 million or more.
Strong knowledge of governmental regulations, permitting processes, real estate and property transaction issues, environmental regulations, and FDA, ADA, and USDA regulations.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact at senior levels.
Ability to travel up to 70% may be required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma, or American Institute of Architects (AIA) license.
Knowledge of Procore construction management.

Responsibilities

Ensure control, design and construction, and continuous improvement of infrastructure operation performance standards, policies, and strategies.
Lead expense and capital improvement projects from inception to completion, including facilities and equipment purchases, operational and engineering assessments, utilities, process optimization, standardization, re-engineering, resource conservation and sustainability, and environmental remediation across CSCs.
Implement facility design and construction practices and processes across regional CSCs.
Oversee pre-implementation construction estimates and sustainability and environmental compliance actions for assigned projects.
Communicate major project progress, budget status, changes, and regulatory or permitting issues to senior leaders.
Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies; research and communicate regulatory requirements affecting the business.
Work with external agencies and project participants on permitting and applicable environmental, state, city, local government, airport, and municipal requirements.
Contribute to facilities engineering and environmental/sustainability guidelines and update project management materials.
Document best practices and standards and ensure they are incorporated into Facilities and Equipment Standards.
Develop maintenance management materials and train field and external personnel on standards and procedures.
Develop and train management staff to meet maintenance, environmental, FDA, ADA, USDA, government, and company facility standards for systems, buildings, electrical and mechanical infrastructure, and equipment.
Guide, motivate, and develop directly and indirectly subordinate employees.
Plan, implement, and control costs and project budgets in the area of responsibility, initiating corrective actions when needed.