Program Director, EWR Redevelopment, Terminal B

About the Role

To meet future demand, as the next step in Newark Liberty International Airport’s (EWR) development after the opening of the new Terminal A, efforts need to focus on replacing the existing Terminal B, which opened in 1973. The future development of a new Terminal B (“NTB”) will require expansion and relocation of the current Terminal B and necessitates a comprehensive assessment of the existing infrastructure and needed facilities to move EWR through this next phase of redevelopment and prepare for even longer-term growth.

The Program Director is responsible for leading the planning and implementation of the Terminal B Program and managing the overall development strategy in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders. The implementation, inclusive of procurement and execution strategy for each Terminal B, and its enabling projects under the Redevelopment Program is the primary focus of the Program Director, EWR Redevelopment- Terminal B. This includes full responsibility to direct the design development, procurement, construction and commissioning of these major assets.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Sr. Program Director EWR Redevelopment, the selected candidate will be responsible for the overall leadership and oversight of the planning, environmental review, procurement, and all other pre-construction activities relating to a new Terminal B at EWR Airport, replacing the existing Terminal B, as well as the existing Central Heating and Refrigeration Plant (CHRP), and supporting infrastructure. The selected candidate will also oversee the construction and implementation of the project. The Program Director will be responsible for all aspects of the Terminal B Replacement Program, and includes:

• Developing a comprehensive, affordable program scope that meets the needs of patrons, airlines, airport service providers, that is consistent with the long-range Capital Plan and the needs of the airport and the region.
• Developing project schedules and budgets and managing the program to deliver the scope within those schedules and budgets.
• Coordinating and managing the airport wide environmental review process to be in compliance with NEPA and to support the Program timeline.
• Developing business and operating models for the proposed program in coordination with Aviation Properties, Finance, Operations and Maintenance units.
• Managing and overseeing all aspects of program/project delivery, including the development of Procurement documents, oversight of the Procurement process, delivery of environmental and other necessary permits, quality project management plans, project/program reporting and development of corrective action plans.
• Leading meetings with airport tenants, staff departments, local, city and state agencies, utility companies, and off-airport entities required to support the Program; Managing strong relationships with all partners throughout all stages of the Program.
• Analyzing project risk and complexity and developing procurement strategies to achieve delivery and performance of the Program.
• Ensuring world-class service, quality, and increased customer satisfaction through oversight of project implementation, including assurance of collaboration and coordination among all stakeholders and mitigation of facility operational impacts.
• Leading, developing and motivating staff, both in-house and consultant, to ensure the highest level of staff capa