Manager, Aviation Facilities & Infrastructure – Aviation Utilities

Port of Seattle•SeaTac, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Manager, Aviation Facilities & Infrastructure – Aviation Utilities, you will lead and manage staff and develop and implement a comprehensive plan for all elements of utility services, including electricity, gas, steam, sewer, water treatment, waste management, and communication utilities. You will lead the utility infrastructure to support operational, regulatory, and stakeholder requirements, while achieving the Port’s conservation and sustainability goals. You will be the subject matter expert for Aviation Utilities infrastructure and systems. You will lead regulatory compliance and act as the primary point of contact with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies or districts. You will develop the long-term energy consumption forecast and represent the Airport in the regional power planning forums, including the Pacific NW Planning Council and Bonneville Power Administration. You will be responsible for the airport’s utility supply and maintenance service contracts including electricity, natural gas, renewable natural gas, water, cable TV, solid waste, airplane waste, industrial and non-industrial stormwater, and sanitary sewer. You will partner with utility suppliers to minimize the Port’s overall utility expenses and risk through cost-of-service analysis, rate design, and other financial analyses. You will develop the annual utility budget, support tariff development, and lead strategic planning for revenue associated with renewable natural gas for transportation use. You will manage staff workload to support capital, tenant, and expense projects. You will lead compliance with WA State Clean Building Performance Standards and guide efforts to meet Aviation’s energy conservation and sustainability targets. You will develop requirements and manage capital infrastructure renewal and replacement planning. You will lead project management for utility planning studies and evaluate new methods, technologies, and processes. You will direct and develop comprehensive preventative maintenance programs for Aviation Utilities infrastructure to support operations and maximize the life cycle of systems. You will apply experience in waste stream optimization and reducing hazards and wildlife attraction. You will be the Alternate to the Assistant Director of F&I and represent the Airport in Unified Command as the Regional Power Coordinator during regional disasters. You will initiate and sponsor capital programs, collaborate with planning and capital development departments to align schedules with system life cycles and program goals. You will advocate for design standards and provide final direction standards on variance requests. You will prepare and present projects to senior leadership as required.

Requirements

Twelve (12) years of experience in infrastructure system planning, design, modeling, construction, and/or maintenance.
Two (2) years of supervisory/lead/mentor experience including leading a project or process.
A bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture may be substituted for four (4) years of experience.
Must possess one of the following: Professional Engineering (PE) license, Registered Architect, International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Certified Facility Manager certification, Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Registered Asset Management Professional certification, or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.
Problem Solver – You have excellent problem-solving skills to develop original ideas, approaches and solutions to emergency situations and problems related to discipline-specific infrastructure systems.
Strategic Leader – You can create a shared purpose, vision, or direction for the group or organization, and inspire others to work towards it. You can mentor, educate and develop support staff on program processes and procedures.
Analytical – You have excellent analytical and decision-making skills to assess, issue, and determine an optimal solution with available information. You can aggregate and analyze data in a way that is meaningful to business operations in a timely manner.
Subject Matter Expert – You can provide oversight and technical expertise to development of aviation programs and complex or unique infrastructure projects. You have advanced design skills of discipline-specific systems.
Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
You will also be required to obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Customs Seal within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration or Accounting.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage staff and develop and implement a comprehensive plan for all elements of utility services, including electricity, gas, steam, sewer, water treatment, waste management, and communication utilities.
Lead the utility infrastructure to support operational, regulatory, and stakeholder requirements, while achieving the Port’s conservation and sustainability goals.
Act as the subject matter expert for Aviation Utilities infrastructure and systems.
Lead regulatory compliance and act as the primary point of contact with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies or districts.
Develop the long-term energy consumption forecast and represent the Airport in the regional power planning forums, including the Pacific NW Planning Council and Bonneville Power Administration.
Be responsible for the airport’s utility supply and maintenance service contracts including electricity, natural gas, renewable natural gas, water, cable TV, solid waste, airplane waste, industrial and non-industrial stormwater, and sanitary sewer.
Partner with utility suppliers to minimize the Port’s overall utility expenses and risk through cost-of-service analysis, rate design, and other financial analyses.
Develop the annual utility budget, support tariff development, and lead strategic planning for revenue associated with renewable natural gas for transportation use.
Manage staff workload to support capital, tenant, and expense projects.
Lead compliance with WA State Clean Building Performance Standards and guide efforts to meet Aviation’s energy conservation and sustainability targets.
Develop requirements and manage capital infrastructure renewal and replacement planning.
Lead project management for utility planning studies and evaluate new methods, technologies, and processes.
Direct and develop comprehensive preventative maintenance programs for Aviation Utilities infrastructure to support operations and maximize the life cycle of systems.
Apply experience in waste stream optimization and reducing hazards and wildlife attraction.
Be the Alternate to the Assistant Director of F&I and represent the Airport in Unified Command as the Regional Power Coordinator during regional disasters.
Initiate and sponsor capital programs, collaborate with planning and capital development departments to align schedules with system life cycles and program goals.
Advocate for design standards and provide final direction standards on variance requests.
Prepare and present projects to senior leadership as required.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.