Airport Planning Director #2107-257700-02
Airport Development Manager
- Date Opened
- Saturday, September 04, 2021 10:45 AM
- Close Date
- Saturday, September 04, 2021 10:00 PM
- Section
- Aviation
- Salary
- $128,015.05 - $200,023.51/year
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Introduction
Overview
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
Summary
Major Duties and Responsibilities
1. Coordinates multiple planning, environmental, and design projects and consultants at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
2. Supervises, leads and mentors professional and paraprofessional staff.
3. Negotiates contract changes, monitors contractor performance, solicits contractor bids/proposals, monitors quality of design work, provides regular status reports, performs special studies and responds to requests from the Chief Operating Officer, Aviation Director and City Council.
4. Interfaces with various governmental agencies to ensure departmental compliance with regulatory requirements.
5. Interprets contracts, bid/proposals, specifications and other technical documents.
6. Calculates cost estimates and identifies resources needed for projects.
7. Reviews the work of architects, engineers, planners and other project service providers. Makes program modifications as necessary to conform with regulatory and project requirements. Approves architectural designs as appropriate.
8. Provides professional and technical assistance to project managers, contract officers and others during various phases of project design/construction to help evaluate proposals and make recommendations for contract approvals/changes.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Comprehensive knowledge and
understanding of principles and concepts of project development. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
of fundamental and advanced development principles to project design or planning.
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Ability to manage the planning and
design process to ensure timely completion of projects.
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Ability to interpret contracts,
bid/proposals, specifications and other technical documents.
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Experience with database management and
project management software.
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Effective verbal and written
communication skills.
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The ability to work effectively with
co-workers, tenants and contractors, representing the airport in a professional
and positive manner.
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Ability to produce technical reports.
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Ability to successfully apply and direct
change control principles to project planning and implementation.
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Ability to supervise and inspect work of
development staff and contractors.
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Ability to apply conflict resolution
techniques.
¨ Knowledge of transportation network planning, as well as land use planning.
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Experience with Master planning and
executing master plans.
Preferred Qualification
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and seven years of relevant work experience
OR
Master's degree and five years of relevant work experience
Conditions of Employment
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How To Apply
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
In Conclusion