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Airport Engineering Program Director #2211-259100-01

Assistant Airport Director I

Date Opened
Thursday, December 01, 2022 12:00 PM
Close Date
Thursday, December 15, 2022 11:59 PM
Section
Aviation
Salary
  • $127,184-$148,380/year
Employment Type
  • Full Time
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Summary

Performs high- level management work planning, directing, supervising, and reviewing the work performed by engineering, construction, and administrative staff at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.  Oversees a widespread development program which will cost $2 billion over the next five years, namely the 4th Parallel Runway Program and South Ramp Expansion Program.  The exercise of considerable independent judgment and initiative is expected, and extensive public contact is involved.  Maintains effective working relationships with tenants, City departments, co-workers, the public, contractors, and regulatory agencies. Bachelor’s Degree and Professional Registration or Certification as a Professional Engineer is required. Successful delivery of construction projects on-time and within budget; experience in change management and compliance with applicable laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations; experience in all construction project phase services including pre-design, design/pre-bid, bid, construction, and post-construction as well as experience managing a staff augmentation, contracts, and experience in government contract administration.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Coordinates and directs a large-scale airfield program. Engineering, construction, and management activities occurring on a 24/7/365 schedule.  
  1. Assigns and supervises the work of subordinates and consultants engaged in those activities, including establishing challenging standards and productivity goals with clear measurements.
  1. Make comprehensive recommendations to construction problems which will improve the safety, quality and productivity of the work performed.
  1. Requisitions materials, supplies and equipment. Prepares equipment specifications.        
  1. Ensures engineering activities are conducted in compliance with federal regulations, state, and local requirements to maintain high standards of safety in all aspects of operation.
  1. Conducts airfield studies, research and surveys, analyzes, and interprets records and reports using technological advances to maximize results.
  1. Prepares, maintains, reviews, analyzes, and interprets records and reports using technological advances to maximize results.
  1. Directs, supervises, motivates and counsels to ensure effective performance and career development of all applicable staff.
  1. Prepares and maintains a program budget and budgetary controls.
  1. Reviews requests for proposals; negotiates contractual terms of projects between the consultants and the City; directs the preparation of monthly estimates of construction completed; prepares and approves expenditures from the capital and operating design and construction budgets; reviews estimates and reports prior to authorizing payments; makes final decisions regarding contract disputes; negotiates and resolves payment claims with contractors; ensures that contractors are advised of schedules required to minimize impact on operations.
  1. Directs and participates in pre-construction and post-construction meetings with consultants, contractors and other parties participating in the construction of airport facilities; represents the department at conferences, hearings, and meetings pertaining to engineering and construction projects; participates in various professional community affairs to encourage teaming and partnership opportunities with the private sector.
  1. Monitors changes in security regulations and technological updates that may affect operations; develops and/or modifies policies for design and construction based on sound engineering practices; interprets sections of plans and specifications that may present construction problems and provides recommendations; directs, through subordinate managers, the inspection and testing of civil, mechanical, electrical and structural elements of airport capital improvement projects; ensures that all division engineering projects conform to time schedules, cost estimates and airport construction standards; directs staff to administer changes in plans to compensate for unforeseen field conditions that do not affect engineering or project design integrity; administers the preparation and signs all change orders for modifications to construction project plans; issues stop orders if major design changes must be made by design engineers or consultants; notifies the FAA of work changes to ensure continued funding participation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Considerable knowledge of the practices and methods of airport engineering, planning, construction, and community programs.  
  • Knowledge of airport hazards, safety precautions and federal regulations.
  • Effective organizational, strategic thinking and reasoning skills.
  • Analysis and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain budgets and budgetary controls.
  • Ability to make comprehensive recommendations to construction problems which will improve the safety, quality and productivity of the work performed.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with tenants, City departments, co-workers, the public, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Ability to actively pursue and develop new ideas, methods, and procedures to meet changing situations.
  • Ability to provide direction, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and drive projects to completion and on schedule, to scope, and within budget.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental and aviation agencies, and project eligibility and priority system for FAA, AIP and PFC Programs and state funding programs; possesses a working knowledge and understanding of FAR Part 77.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern airport administration and program management. Thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules, regulations and FAA advisory circulars pertaining to airport operations and development.
  • Ability to establish and cultivate effective working relationships with associates, contractors, consultants, airport tenants, labor unions, government representatives, and other City department representatives

Preferred Qualification

Master’s degree plus five years of experience, or bachelor’s degree plus seven years of experience required.  Major coursework should have included an aviation-related field, business or public administration, engineering, or related field.  Experience must be related to airport engineering, planning, construction and/or communities’ programs, and include considerable supervisory experience. A professional engineering license is required.

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

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Benefits

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Selection Plan

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