Director - Corporate Real Estate Planning and Development

United Airlines • Dulles, VA

244d • $155,895 - $212,410

About The Position

The Program Director - Corporate Real Estate Planning and Development will oversee a team of internal staff and external program management team resources responsible for delivering various projects within a large development program. The successful candidate is required to work alongside CRE team members and other United Business Units to define, articulate and develop the implementation strategy for dependent projects within the program to meet the overall goals of the business. The leader in this role will collaborate with internal stakeholders, the business community, airport authorities and governmental agencies as required to ensure the airline interests are accounted for and United's corporate vision is achieved. The role includes engaging in scope development, design management and construction execution to ensure the program is completed on time, on budget, in compliance with the following: airport operational need, corporate guidelines, jurisdictional code, airport lease requirements, other agreements, obligations and regulations to which the airline is bound.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science plus relevant experience
• Leadership/executive position working on an airport terminal development project of $1B+
• 10 years Planning, Design and Construction Experience; plus, minimum 5+ year's experience in large program management
• Experience managing a team of direct reports
• Conversant in aviation business terminology, design and engineering techniques, airport airfield designations
• Understanding of best practices of Portfolio, Program and Project Management (PMBoK)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Aviation Management and Planning
• PMP Certification; Lean (Blackbelt) and/or Six Sigma Training
• Background in construction safety, capital improvement planning for facilities, Facility Management, Aviation Master Planning
• Knowledge of FAA, ICAO, IATA standards, guidelines and requirements that relate to planning and design of airport infrastructure and facilities

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic and comprehensive Program Management Plan
• Analyze program risks to develop project prioritization plan
• Development implementation strategy to minimize disruption to current operation and supports company's growth strategy
• Establish and maintain strong business relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop alternatives/options that meet the communicated business objective
• Develop and manage program budget
• Integration of program elements into long term facility capital plan and asset management plan
• Implement initiatives and manage team to plan, design and execute airport and commercial property facility and infrastructure construction projects
• Manage development, programming, planning, design, construction, schedule, and budget related issues
• Accountable for the compliance with budget, schedule, and scope of the projects within regional portfolio
• Ensure governance of the PMLC (UA and CRE), artifacts, and guidelines
• Responsible for the utilization of any PMLC process and standards
• Manage and audit PMLC deliverables
• Ensure that projects meet defined metrics
• Responsible and accountable for transparent, accurate, consistent project reporting
• Effectively lead teams by establishing department and individual goals
• Oversee the department and individual performance and improvement plans
• Mentor and develop a team that is empowered and engaged

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability insurance
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Flight privileges

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree