Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $74.40 - $103.03
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
flexible scheduling
Employee assistance program
Job Description
John Wayne Airport (JWA) is a prominent medium hub airport located in Southern California and serves as a vital transportation gateway for over three million residents across 34 cities and unincorporated areas in Orange County. The airport ranks number one in Customer Satisfaction among large airports as recognized by the J.D. Power 2024 and 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. John Wayne Airport currently facilitates approximately 11.7 million annual passengers and offers commercial flights to over 40 nonstop destinations across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. The facility also caters to nearly 500 general aviation aircraft, which account for 60% of... Show More
Job Requirements
- Valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher
- Ability to obtain and maintain valid Airport Access Badge with driving endorsement within 10 days of employment
- Minimum seven years of relevant experience including five years of supervisory experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, planning, architecture, construction management, or related field
- Strong knowledge of FAA, CEQA, NEPA, TSA regulations
- Ability to pass background check including Criminal History Records, TSA check, and Security Threat Assessment
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, planning, architecture, construction management, or related field
- Minimum of seven years of experience in capital infrastructure management or business services, with at least five years in a supervisory capacity
- At least five years of experience within the aviation industry
- Familiarity with FAA, CEQA, NEPA, TSA regulations and compliance
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills managing diverse multidisciplinary teams
- Proven experience in capital project funding, budgeting, and contract administration
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to build effective relationships with elected officials, regulatory agencies, community groups, and partners
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 ensure resources are available to achieve goals
- Lead, plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the performance of staff with a focus on creating a high performance, service-oriented work environment
- Support staff development through best practices, coaching, knowledge transfer, mentorship, and training
- Lead strategic capital planning and prioritize projects to optimize funding opportunities
- Oversee preparation, development, implementation, and evaluation of the CIP and other programs/projects to ensure safety, security, reliability, and sustainability
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and procedures
- Manage contract management activities and serve as subject matter expert in contract management
- Oversee planning, design, engineering, and construction management for capital projects
- Manage project budgets, contracts, and compliance with technical and legal requirements
- Present reports to leadership, committees, and community groups
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators to ensure accountability
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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