Building Engineering Director (Aviation)

NFM & J LP•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Engineering Director (Aviation) is the senior on-site leader and operational authority responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of Facilities Operations and Maintenance across the Central Passenger Terminal Complex. Operating within a 24/7 mission-critical airport environment, this role provides strategic leadership, oversees multi-trade engineering teams, ensures performance-based contract compliance, and serves as the primary liaison to airport stakeholders. The Building Engineering Director serves as the senior operational authority, delivering disciplined execution, operational stability, and consistent performance in a highly visible, mission-critical environment while safeguarding the company’s financial performance and reputation. This is an in-person position located in Atlanta, GA.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering or facilities leadership experience.
Airport or similarly complex transportation hub experience is strongly preferred. Experience in a mission-critical, 24/7, high-public-facing environment (aviation, healthcare, data centers, transportation hubs, large campuses, etc.) highly desired.
Proven leadership within performance-based service environments preferred.
Able to complete and pass all TSA and CBP screening and badging requirements for airport security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline required.
Mechanical and electrical infrastructure
Life safety and fire suppression systems
Building automation and controls
Preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Asset lifecycle management
Regulatory and safety compliance
Calm and decisive leader capable of operating effectively in high-pressure environments.
Highly structured, process-driven, and operationally disciplined.
Financially aware with the ability to balance service delivery and cost control.
Credible with executives, clients, and frontline technicians.
Committed to safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership for engineering operations supporting a 24/7/365 airport campus.
Develop and execute operating plans that drive reliability, efficiency, safety, and service excellence.
Serve as the primary escalation leader for critical system failures and operational disruptions.
Ensure continuous management coverage across all shifts and maintain strong operational discipline.
Oversee preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance programs utilizing CMMS platforms.
Drive contract performance where staffing, work completion, and inspection outcomes directly impact revenue.
Establish rigorous quality control processes, inspections, and reporting standards.
Develop and lead a formal safety program focused on risk reduction and regulatory compliance.
Recruit, develop, and lead highly skilled technical and management personnel.
Partner with airport leadership in regular operational reviews and performance meetings.
Support capital projects, warranty programs, and critical infrastructure upgrades.
Oversee planning and execution of utility shutdowns and other high-risk activities.
Protect sensitive airport operational systems including communications, navigation, and security infrastructure.
Own operational budgets, cost controls, and financial performance while identifying opportunities for efficiency and cost avoidance.