2025 SNA Senior Engineering Manager

ADK Consulting & Executive Search

Job Location:

Santa Ana, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

SERVICE AREA
The newly reformed Planning and Development Division oversees and delivers the airports $700 million Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which includes airside landside and terminal renovations as well as major utility projects and long-term infrastructure planning. The Division is also a key partner in the implementation of the General Aviation Improvement Program and the Terminal Tenant Concession Redevelopment Program. This team has 28 professionals in a variety of roles. This Divisions functional areas include engineering A/E design standards land use and airport planning environmental compliance capital project programming project management project controls and construction Coordination and Logistics Management (CALM).

THE OPPORTUNITY
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 JWAs 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.

Responsibilities

Key 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

Qualifications

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

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.

LICENSE REQUIRED

Possess and maintain a valid California Drivers 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).

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Required Experience:

Manager

OverviewSERVICE AREAThe newly reformed Planning and Development Division oversees and delivers the airports $700 million Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which includes airside landside and terminal renovations as well as major utility projects and long-term infrastructure planning. The Division is...