Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $154,752.00 - $214,302.40
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Retirement
paid leave
Health reimbursement accounts
Dental Insurance
paid life insurance
Paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Paid short and long term disability insurance
457 Defined Contribution Program
Job Description
John Wayne Airport, located in Southern California, is a renowned medium hub airport that has been a cornerstone of Orange County for over 100 years. It ranks number one in customer satisfaction among large airports according to the J.D. Power 2024 and 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. Serving approximately 11.7 million annual passengers, the airport offers commercial flights to more than 40 nonstop destinations including the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. With eleven commercial airlines and two air cargo airlines, it is also home to nearly 500 general aviation aircraft representing 60% of total operations. The airport is owned and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, by date of appointment
- Valid Airport Access Badge with an Airport Driving Endorsement within ten days of employment
- Ability to clear background checks including CHRC, TSA, and STA
- Minimum seven years experience leading capital infrastructure management or business services
- Minimum five years supervisory experience
- Minimum five years aviation industry experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, planning, architecture, construction management, or related field
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Experience managing $700 million capital improvement program or similar large-scale infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated knowledge of FAA, CEQA, NEPA, and TSA standards
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, CCM, or Licensed Architect preferred but not required
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, planning, architecture, construction management, or a related field
- Minimum seven years of leading capital infrastructure management or business services experience
- Minimum five years in a supervisory capacity
- Minimum five years of experience within the aviation industry
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, policies, regulations pertaining to Federal Aviation Regulations Part 139, land use law, NEPA, and CEQA
- Ability to manage professional/technical staff, consultants, and contractors in aviation, architecture/engineering, construction management, land use, and environmental issues
- Experience with airport capital project funding, budgeting, FAA ACIP and grant assurance requirements
- Contract administration knowledge for A/E, public works, and environmental compliance projects
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills with ability to cast strategic vision and manage multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Project management and strategic planning expertise
- Ability to set, plan, and implement challenging measurable project goals
- Demonstrated results orientation and ability to re-engineer business processes for improved efficiency
Job Duties
- Oversee all areas within the division, including engineering, project management, construction coordination and logistics management, project controls, airport project programming, land use planning/airport land use commission, and environmental compliance
- Establish goals and objectives for the Planning and Development Departments and ensuring resources are available to achieve goals, foster collaboration and a common vision across the various units of this division and the broad airport
- Lead, plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the performance of staff, establish development goals, observe performance and provide guidance and feedback, with a focus on creating and maintaining a high performance, service-oriented work environment
- Support staff development through incorporation of best practices, coaching, knowledge transfer, mentorship, and supporting formal training opportunities
- Lead strategic capital planning to prioritize projects and optimize funding opportunities
- Oversee the preparation, development, implementation, and evaluation of the CIP and the other programs/projects, including master plan updates, environmental planning, and other airport projects, to ensure airport safety, security, service reliability, and sustainability for current and future infrastructure needs
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulation and procedures
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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