Date Opened: Monday February:00 AM

Close Date: Monday February:00 AM

Department: Aviation Department

Function Operations Management

Salary: $122936.00 - $153669.00 Commensurate with Experience

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SUMMARY

Performs high-level management work planning directing supervising and reviewing the work performed by engineering construction and administrative staff at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Oversees a widespread development program which will cost $3.5 billion over the next five years namely the 4th Parallel Runway Program and South Ramp Expansion Program and other mega-programs and projects spanning airside landside horizontal and vertical scopes. The exercise of considerable independent judgment and initiative is expected and extensive public contact is involved. Maintains effective working relationships with tenants City departments co-workers the public contractors and regulatory agencies. The exercise of considerable independent and strategic judgment and initiative is expected and extensive public interaction is involved. Maintains effective working relationships with tenants City departments co-workers the public contractors and regulatory agencies. This position requires considerable work in the open movement area of Charlotte Douglas International Airport and the surrounding area. This work requires strict adherence to building codes and all FAA TSA NCDOT City of Charlotte specifications and protocols to promote a safe and secure environment for all employees tenants commercial contractors and the traveling public.

This position manages projects and programs that involve civil mechanical structural and electrical engineering and construction. Work may include but not be limited to paving (concrete and asphalt) of state or city-maintained roadways taxiways runways shoulders apron areas airfield electrical improvements and demo utilities and utility relocations fuel systems etc. This work may also include vertical construction such as aircraft hangars terminal building construction and rehab concourses etc.

Successful delivery of construction projects on-time and within budget; experience in change management and compliance with applicable laws rules ordinances and regulations; experience in all construction project phase services including pre-design design/pre-bid bid pre-construction construction and post-construction as well as experience managing staff augmentation contracts and experience in government contract administration.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and directs a large-scale construction program. Engineering construction and management activities occurring on a 24/7/365 schedule.
• Assigns and supervises the work of subordinates and consultants engaged in those activities including establishing challenging standards and productivity goals with clear measurements.
• Make comprehensive recommendations to construction problems which will improve the safety quality and productivity of the work performed.
• Direct the team on the procurement of materials supplies equipment bids and professional services for large-scale construction projects. Recommends procurement methodologies and construction delivery methods including but not limited to design bid build; design-build and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR).
• Ensures engineering activities are conducted in compliance with federal regulations (FAA Part 139 and TSA CFR 1542) state and local requirements to maintain high standards of safety and security in all aspects of operation.
• Conducts airfield studies research and surveys analyzes and interprets records and reports using technological advances to maximize results.
• Prepares maintains reviews analyzes and interprets records and reports using technological advances to maximize results.
• Prepares and reviews Request for City Council Actions. Attends City Council Meetings in the absence of the Chief Infrastructure Officer.
• Directs supervises motivates and counsels to ensure effective performance and career development of all applicable staff. Represents the Engineering Division in the absence of the Engineering Director.
• Prepares and maintains project and program level controls utilizing Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) to interface with Contractors and Engineering/Architectural consultants throughout the project lifecycle to manage budget schedule and risk.
• Directs and reviews requests for proposals; negotiates contractual terms of projects between the consultants and the City; directs the preparation of monthly estimates of construction completed; prepares and approves expenditures from the capital and operating design and construction budgets; reviews estimates and reports prior to authorizing payments; makes final decisions regarding contract disputes; negotiates and resolves payment claims with contractors; ensures that contractors are advised of schedules required to minimize impact on operations.
• Directs and participates in pre-construction and post-construction meetings with consultants contractors and other parties participating in the construction of airport facilities; represents the department at conferences hearings and meetings pertaining to engineering and construction projects; participates in various professional community affairs to encourage teaming and partnership opportunities with the private sector.
• Monitors changes in security regulations and technological updates that may affect operations; develops and/or modifies policies for design and construction based on sound engineering practices; interprets sections of plans and specifications that may present construction problems and provides recommendations; directs through subordinate managers the inspection and testing of civil mechanical electrical and structural elements of airport capital improvement projects; ensures that all division engineering projects conform to time schedules cost estimates and airport construction standards; directs staff to administer changes in plans to compensate for unforeseen field conditions that do not affect engineering or project design integrity; administers the preparation and signs all change orders for modifications to construction project plans; issues stop orders if major design changes must be made by design engineers or consultants; notifies the FAA of work changes to ensure continued funding participation

General Information:

• Works standard business hours Mon- subject to irregular hours overtime and emergency calls back to work.
• Valid drivers license in state of residency and ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit.
• Ability to pass a background check in advance of start date required. Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent plus nine years of experience
• 2 Year College Degree plus seven years of experience
• Bachelors Level Degree plus five years of experience
• Masters Level Degree plus three years of experience

Preferred Qualification:

Masters degree plus five years of experience or bachelors degree plus seven years of experience. Major coursework should have included an aviation-related field business or public administration engineering or a related field. Experience must be related to airport engineering planning construction and/or communities programs and include considerable supervisory experience. A professional engineering license is preferred. Bachelors Degree and Professional Registration or Certification as a Professional Engineer.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the practices and methods of airport engineering planning construction and community programs.
• Knowledge of airport hazards safety precautions and federal regulations.
• Effective organizational strategic thinking and reasoning skills.
• Analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to prepare and maintain budgets and budgetary controls.
• Ability to make comprehensive recommendations to construction problems which will improve the safety quality and productivity of the work performed.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with tenants City departments co-workers the public contractors and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to actively pursue and develop new ideas methods and procedures to meet changing situations.
• Ability to provide direction communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and drive projects to completion and on schedule to scope and within budget.
• Knowledge of federal state and local environmental and aviation agencies and project eligibility and priority system for FAA AIP and PFC Programs and state funding programs; possesses a working knowledge and understanding of FAR Part 77.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern airport administration and program management. Thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules regulations and FAA advisory circulars pertaining to airport operations and development.
• Ability to establish and cultivate effective working relationships with associates contractors consultants airport tenants labor unions government representatives and other City department representatives

ADA and Other Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

This position is sedentary in nature. Spends about 75% of the time sitting. The remainder of the time could be spent standing bending walking driving lifting carrying twisting and reaching. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. for short distances. May include exposure to machinery dust moving objects/vehicles vibrating tools loud noise large crowds and slippery or uneven surfaces.

Sensory Requirements:

Touch hearing vision (color distinction distance near peripheral depth) speech.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex national origin marital status age disability sexual orientation political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress appearance or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.

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BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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