Airport Planning & Development, Assistant Director- Terminal and Concourses Area

City of Atlanta • College Park, GA

7d • $107,271 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 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 Assistant Director position will be contributing to a team responsible for implementing projects under the direction of the Area Director for a given area of work. Typical project value ranges between $1-50 million. The individual provides day-to-day guidance to staff members on project-related issues as well as addresses administrative management functions (i.e., approvals for travel requests, leave requests, etc.). These are NOT routine promotional level positions and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented.

Requirements

• Detailed knowledge, skills, and abilities of 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 presentations with PowerPoint and well-written briefings
• The ability to ask questions when confronted with an unfamiliar design or project management situation
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, or related area (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis)
• 8-10 years of work experience in medium and large hub airport construction or similar area with some experience as a supervisor, team leader, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, or related area (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis)
• 10 years of work experience in medium and large hub airport design and construction or similar area with some experience as a supervisor, team leader, etc.
• Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) or Project Management Professional (PMP) credentials.

Responsibilities

• Implementing Terminal and Concourse Development projects from planning through facility commissioning
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager