JOB DESCRIPTION
Salary range : $117,406-$195,605
Director -Central Passenger Terminal Complex
General Description and Classification Standards
The proponent will effectively manage a staff comprised of Department of Aviation and consultant project management, construction, and administrative personnel, whose primary objective is to plan, design, build, and maintain airport facilities in a safe and efficient manner.
The Department's capital program has work divided into numerous areas, or types, of work.
The Director position will be contributing to a team responsible for implementing projects under the direction of the Assistant General Manager for a given area of work.
Typical project value ranges between $1-250 million. The individual provides day-to-day guidance to staff members on project-related issues;
As well as ensures compliance with program processes and procedures including the monitoring and mitigation of risk to project execution.
The proponent will also perform administrative management functions.
These are NOT routine promotional level positions and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented.
Supervision Received
This position requires work to be completed independently with minimum supervision. Direction received is a function of the task, with direction focusing on strategic objectives as well as project detail and is typically collaborative in nature.
This is a policy making level of management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.
This position supports and reports to a Department of Aviation's Assistant General Manager within Planning and Development, as well as Department Executive staff.
The proponent will have demonstrated experience in carrying out the following primary essential duties and responsibilities to include :
Implementing Renewal / Replacement / Support / and Noise Insulation projects from planning through facility commissioning;
with focus on proper execution of program processes / procedures and mitigation of risk to execution.
Interacting and teaming with affected stakeholders, such as other Department of Aviation business units; airlines serving the airport and their liaison representatives;
consultants supporting Planning and Development; federal agencies such as the FAA, TSA, and others.
Being involved in consultant and construction contractor selection.
Closely monitoring planning, design, contractor, and consultant budgets and schedules; resolving disputes between the airport sponsor and a contractor;
and preparing change orders.
Effectively communicate project challenges and solutions to Department executives
Manage staff as well as develop and mentor younger staff members.
Decision Making
The proponent will be overseeing numerous, multi-million-dollar projects. The types of decisions typically made include but are not limited to identifying appropriate task order scope of work;
developing and maintaining schedules and budgets; project design reviews and developing technical rationale as to why a project may require a change.
Additionally, the proponent will be called upon to prioritize projects and defend the prioritization.
Leadership Provided
The individual will provide guidance to both subordinates and superiors and is expected to feel comfortable interacting with both groups.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.
The proponent is expected to exhibit detailed knowledge, skills, and abilities of the following :
Typical project management and design processes involved in the planning, design, and construction of a project, ideally at medium and large hub airports
The ability to manage Airport related designers and guide them in preparation of designs and specifications resulting in projects that come in on schedule and budget
The ability to read and interpret airport-related design drawings and specifications
The skills to develop teams to deliver successful projects
The ability to "think out of the box" to arrive at a creative solution when required
The ability to use discretion and make quick decisions when necessary
The ability and desire to communicate both good and bad project news to superiors
The skill to clearly communicate (both in written and verbal forms) with all stakeholders
The ability to research topics or issues in preparation to meeting with senior Department staff
The ability to prepare clear presentations with PowerPoint and well-written briefings
The ability to ask questions when confronted with an unfamiliar design or project management situation
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, or related area (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).
10 years of work experience in medium and large hub airport construction or similar area with some experience as a supervisor, team leader, etc.
Preferred Education & Experience
Master's degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, or related area (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).
10 years of work experience in medium and large hub airport design and construction or similar area with some experience as a supervisor, team leader, etc.
Licensures and Certifications
One or more of the following certifications are preferred : Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) or Project Management Professional (PMP) credentials.
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
The typical work environment is in a Department of Aviation office. However, the proponent is expected to visit projects in the field under all weather conditions.
The proponent is also expected to visit project sites at night or on weekends as work and project circumstances dictate.
The proponent is also required to workday or night shifts at the airport's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when extenuating circumstances dictate such work.
These shifts may require staying at the EOC for consecutive days.