Director of Planning and Development

Salary Range: $148672 to $193215

General Function:

Under the direction of the Vice President of Planning and Development the Director of Planning and Development is responsible for leading the Authoritys planning design construction and capital program development efforts at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and assisting others with efforts at Bowman Field (LOU). This position oversees a multidisciplinary team consisting of program project and construction managers along with associated consultants and professional service providers.

The Director plays a critical leadership role in advancing the Authoritys capital improvement and major maintenance initiatives long-range planning goals and environmental practices. This role ensures compliance with federal state and local regulations and applies sound project delivery and planning practices across all phases of airport development from concept through construction closeout ensuring projects are completed on time within budget and to the highest standards.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide strategic leadership and daily management to the Planning and Development team including Project Managers Construction Manager Environmental Program Manager and GIS/CAD personnel.

Oversee planning design and execution of capital improvement projects and long-range airport development plans at both SDF and LOU.

Coordinate with internal departments the FAA consultants and contractors to ensure successful project delivery in compliance with applicable rules regulations and laws including FAA regulations building codes and safety standards.

Maintain close liaison with federal state and local government agencies and ensure compliance with relevant guidelines and regulations.

Lead the development and updates of Airport Layout Plans (ALPs) Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs) and five-year FAA Airport Capital Improvement Plans (ACIPs).

Guide environmental compliance efforts including NEPA documentation permitting and coordination of environmental assessments or studies including programs related to noise water air quality and energy conservation.

Manage and review the preparation of FAA grant applications; coordinate closely with FAA staff and other regulatory agencies to ensure all funding requirements and grant assurances are met.

Ensure consistency and accountability in project and program management practices through staff training project reviews and process standardization.

Review and approve planning documents engineering reports design plans technical specifications and contract documents.

Direct the execution of design and construction contracts including procurement negotiation change management and compliance with federal contract requirements.

Serve as the Authoritys subject matter expert on federal and construction contract management matters ensuring coordination and alignment with the Chief Legal and Administrative Officer.

Coordinate with Properties Finance Legal Operations and Maintenance departments to support tenant development utility coordination and infrastructure planning.

Support the Vice President of Planning and Development in developing departmental budgets and annual work programs; monitor expenditures for budget compliance.

Represent the Authority in public meetings inter-agency coordination sessions and stakeholder engagement activities; May be called upon to present at LRAA Board meetings community forums and relevant external organizations.

Provide engineering and technical guidance to other Authority departments.

Oversee the development management and maintenance of the Authoritys GIS and digital standards program.

Coordinate with the FAA and Kentucky Airport Zoning Commission (KAZC) on proposed construction near the airports particularly related to airspace obstructions.

Support planning efforts for the Louisville Renaissance Zone Corporation (LRZC) and capital improvements at the Renaissance South Business Park.

Lead and develop a professional staff making sound personnel decisions and recommendations relating to the hiring supervision and evaluation of staff. Provide coaching delegate responsibilities and recommend or approve training and development plans.

Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

Employment Qualifications:

Must possess a valid drivers license with the ability to maintain airfield driving and escort privileges.

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders including internal staff various governmental officials regulatory agencies consultants contractors tenants and users.

Ability to work flexible hours as needed to meet project deadlines and operational demands.

Demonstrated ability to influence lead and support staff and managers across all levels of the organization.

Strategic thinker with sound judgment and the ability to anticipate future needs and challenges.

Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities while maintaining professionalism and integrity.

Team-oriented with the ability to foster collaboration and high performance.

Strong technical understanding of construction documents schedules and specifications.

Highly skilled in both written and verbal communication

Excellent time management organizational analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Must pass a criminal background check and maintain eligibility for a security badge under the Authoritys Airport Security Program.

Preferred Education/Experience:

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning Engineering Architecture Construction Management or a related field.

A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in airport planning design construction or project management (equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered).

At least 3 years of supervisory experience leading multi-employee teams and managing large-scale or complex projects.

Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) Program Management Professional (PgMP) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) or equivalent are strongly preferred.

Strong knowledge of airport development principles contract management and FAA regulations is highly desirable.

Familiarity with Federal standards related to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other airport-related regulatory entities.

Understanding of capital and operational budgeting business planning and project financing strategies.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Work is performed in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must have the ability to lift 30 lbs. unassisted and navigate areas of the airport properties which include areas internal and external to facilities and uneven surfaces. This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

Responsible for performing all job duties with due regard to safety and security requirements. Must maintain the confidentiality requisite of the position. Must conduct all duties with tact in a firm but not argumentative manner so as to be objective in all dealings with employees the public and airport tenants. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbent of this job. Incumbent may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Experience:

Director