Airport Director- Planning & Development (CPTC AIS Area)

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.

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 presenta