Facility Manager
About The Position
The Facility Manager is responsible for ensuring Terminal 4’s physical building assets and infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with applicable requirements. The role supports reliable operation of critical infrastructure systems and a positive passenger experience while working with Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, Environmental Affairs, contractors, tenants, and regulatory agencies. It also supports JFKIAT’s long-term asset management, sustainability, and capital investment objectives. The position reports to the Director, Facilities. It is an exempt role with a stated salary range of $100,000 to $110,000. The job requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience, at least five years of progressively responsible related experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain required airport security clearances. Preferred qualifications include relevant professional certifications and experience with airport operations or critical infrastructure. The work involves physical activity and travel between floors and in varying outdoor weather conditions. Duties may require lifting or moving more than 25 pounds. The role includes responding to operational incidents, emergencies, severe weather, and snow operations as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, facilities management, aviation management, asset management, or a related technical discipline; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- At least five years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, infrastructure management, asset management, engineering, construction management, airport operations, or a related field.
- Experience in facilities, infrastructure, asset management, and capital project delivery.
- Must pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances required to work at an airport.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of asset lifecycle planning, reliability, maintenance, and budgeting principles.
- Knowledge of supervisory methods, practices, and procedures; airport security rules and regulations, access control, crisis response, and safety policies; and applicable federal laws and FAA, TSA, and CBP regulations.
- Proficiency with CMMS/EAM platforms and related business systems.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office application skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects within budget and use construction-industry knowledge and field coordination experience to handle complex assignments and manage project teams.
- Ability to exercise latitude in setting technical objectives, assess a complex functional area, and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Ability to analyze information from multiple sources and communicate complex information orally and in writing.
- Ability to understand spoken and written information, communicate clearly, recognize and reason through problems, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
- Ability to perform the physical activities described for the role, including pulling, pushing, standing, sitting, stooping, walking, crouching, kneeling, and jumping; travel between floors and in varying outdoor weather; and potentially lift or move more than 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Project Management Professional (PMP), LEED AP, Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), or equivalent professional certification.
- Experience with airport airside and landside operations and infrastructure.
- Airport or critical infrastructure experience.
- Familiarity with ISO 55000 asset management principles and reliability-centered maintenance methodologies.
- Familiarity with Port Authority standards, airport construction requirements, and aviation regulatory environments.
Responsibilities
- Manage maintenance, reliability, and operational readiness of Terminal 4 airside, landside, and building infrastructure assets.
- Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize asset performance and reduce operational risk.
- Lead asset lifecycle planning, condition assessments, and long-term capital renewal strategies.
- Oversee maintenance service providers and contractors, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, performance, and contractual requirements.
- Monitor infrastructure conditions, identify deficiencies, prioritize repairs, and implement corrective actions.
- Support planning, design review, construction, and commissioning of infrastructure improvement and renewal projects.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, safety, airport security, and Port Authority requirements.
- Manage inspections, testing, reporting, and recordkeeping for regulated and critical infrastructure assets.
- Prepare budgets, forecasts, cost analyses, and performance reports for operational and capital planning.
- Analyze asset and maintenance performance data, develop KPIs, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Respond to operational incidents, emergencies, severe weather events, and snow operations as required.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, tenants, regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractors to support safe and efficient airport operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
