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Ajay Babla:
Keeps Projects on Track
Ajay Babla says working on aviation projects makes other construc-
tion projects seem boring and repetitive. To date, he has 15 years of
experience in aviation program and construction management and is
recognized for his skill in successfully leading fast track and high risk pro-
jects. His areas of focus include the innovative use of alternative project
delivery methods to help develop the right team, the right incentives,
and most importantly, achieve the right end result. Babla joined the San
Diego County Regional Airport Authority in November 2013 as a program
manager with the Airport Design & Construction department. He is cur-
rently focused on the implementation of various programs, including the
rental car center and the airport authority's solar
photovoltaic program. From October of 2014 to
June of 2015, he led the development of a detailed
programmatic document and design-build contract
for the Airport Authority's 3,000-space, parking
plaza project. His responsibilities also include over-
sight of program controls for the department. From
June 2006 to June 2010, Babla served as a staff
extension consultant to the airport authority.
DID
YOU
KNOW?
BABLA originally
wanted to
become a history
professor focused
on 18
th
and 19
th
century United
States history.
Program Manager,
Airport Design & Construction
San Diego County Regional Airport
Authority
Age: 39
Years in Aviation: 15
Memberships: AAAE, CMAA
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