2025 SNA Senior Engineering Manager
About The Position
John Wayne Airport (JWA) is seeking an experienced Airport Engineering Manager (Engineering Manager, Senior) to lead a team of engineering and architecture professionals. This leadership role is critical to the success of JWA’s Maintenance Programs, which directly support all operational units within the Service Area. The Airport Engineering manager requires a seasoned administrator and innovative problem-solver. This position required a high level of discretion, accountability, and technical expertise in developing and implementing operation policies, procedures, and methodologies.
Requirements
- Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's license, Class C or higher as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a TSA Security and Clearance is required by date of appointment.
- State of California Professional Engineer (PE).
Nice To Haves
- The ideal candidate will posses five (5) or more years of experience performing the duties of a professional civil engineer in California, which must include two (2) years of lead/supervisory experience.
- In addition, the successful candidate will possess three (3) or more years of professional engineering experience working on airport projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of engineers, architects, inspectors, and technical staff on complex projects and design studies
- Oversee the development and execution of a $20 million annual Maintenance Improvement Program (MIP), modeled after the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
- Oversee the GIS asset-centric mapping and maintenance, annual maintenance workplan development, and monitoring/assessment of in-house average daily production (ADP) rates
- Conduct engineering evaluations of vertical and horizontal airport infrastructure and systems, technical training, and project peer reviews
- Oversee budgeting, planning, and directing team operations to align with departmental goals
- Hire, mentor, and evaluate staff performance while fostering a culture of safety and innovation
- Oversee the management of engineering specific capital improvement projects to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
- Promote open communication between staff and the Deputy Airport Director
- Collaborate with other JWA departments and units to ensure integration of engineering initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
