SWF - Airport Facilities Manager

Avports LLC•Town of Colonie, NY

52d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Airport Facilities Manager is responsible for managing and administering capital and operating projects for New York Stewart International Airport. The role covers project development, planning, design, construction, and inspection, including preparing drawings and cost estimates for maintenance, repair, and construction work and inspecting projects completed by in-house or contractor personnel. The manager leads the airport’s capital and operating project work and coordinates the Capital Plan and Annual Major Maintenance Programs. The role also serves as the airport’s technical expert on Fire Protection and Life Safety issues and facility operation standards, coordinates structural integrity and required inspections, and serves as liaison to the Port Authority’s Aviation Department Sustainability Program. The position is based on-site at the airport in New Windsor, New York, and may require travel to project sites and Port Authority facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
At least five years of hands-on experience in project management, design, inspection, and/or construction.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects using limited resources to achieve complex goals.
Knowledge of NYS Building Code requirements, construction standards, and applicable engineering design codes.
Valid New York State Driver’s License, maintained as a condition of employment.
Eligibility to obtain all airport staff access and security clearances.
Experience in aviation construction management or engineering project management.
Experience developing complex strategies in facility maintenance, asset management, and redevelopment.
Experience establishing and managing a Capital and Operating Program for a large facility.
Knowledge of contract administration and the principles, methods, and tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources.
Strong oral and written communication skills for interacting with government and private-sector engineers, maintenance staff, operations personnel, and stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, e-Builder/Trimble, CAD, and project management software.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Compliance with airport credentialing requirements and security clearance requirements for working in secure areas.

Nice To Haves

P.E. or R.A. license.
Experience across several disciplines, including airport planning, airport operations, transportation planning, project management, and properties.

Responsibilities

Lead project management of capital and operating projects for the facility.
Develop, administer, and coordinate the airport Capital Plan and Annual Major Maintenance Programs (AMMP).
Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver a feasible asset management plan aligned with facility goals.
Serve as the airport technical expert on Fire Protection and Life Safety (FPLS) issues and facility operation standards.
Coordinate implementation, repair, and resolution of deficiencies identified through structural, FPLS, and tenant lease inspections.
Assist with work scope development, budget preparation, and management of consultant contracts.
Coordinate the facility structural integrity program, including collaboration with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey’s Quality Assurance Department on its cyclical inspection program.
Serve as the facility liaison for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Aviation Department Sustainability Program.
Prepare technical drawings when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.