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Airport Planning & Development Director- MEPF Engineering

City of Atlanta
College Park, USA
Full-time
Director · 10+ years experience
Onsite
$129,798-$156,000
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or related area (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).
  • 10 years of work experience in medium and large hub airport construction or similar area with some experience as a supervisor, team leader, etc.
  • Preferred Education & Experience Master’s degree in engineering, or related area (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis). 10 years of work experience in medium and large hub airport design and construction or similar area with some experience as a supervisor, team leader, etc.
  • Licensures and Certifications Preferred: Professional Engineering License (P.E.)
  • Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
  • The typical work environment is in a Department of Aviation office. However, the proponent is expected to visit projects in the field under all weather conditions. The proponent is also expected to visit project sites at night or on weekends as work and project circumstances dictate. The proponent is also required to workday or night shifts at the airport’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when extenuating circumstances dictate such work. These shifts may require staying at the EOC for consecutive days.
  • It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department. The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.
  • Education and Experience
  • Master’s degree in engineering, or related area (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis). 10 years of work experience in medium and large hub airport design and construction or similar area with some experience as a supervisor, team leader, etc.
  • Licensures and Certifications
  • Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
  • Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
  • It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
  • The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Responsibilities

  • Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • This position supports and reports to the Department of Aviation’s Assistant General Manager within Planning and Development, as well as Department Executive staff.
  • The proponent will have demonstrated experience in carrying out the following primary essential duties and responsibilities to include:
  • Lead and manage the MEPF engineering team and consultants, including hiring, training, and performance management. Oversee the design and analysis of MEPF systems for buildings, and other infrastructure projects. Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of projects. Develop and implement engineering standards, procedures, and quality control measures. Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, and drawings. Monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules to ensure adherence to project goals. Provide technical expertise and guidance to team members and junior engineers. Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and best practices in MEPF-engineering. Participate in business development activities, including client meetings, proposal preparation, and project presentations. Provides direction on a variety of construction and maintenance projects. Performs and/or supervises construction inspections. Performs quality assurance review of submittals and advises construction management support regarding the RFIs/submittals that are deemed critical, overdue, or questionable (i.e.--discrepancies, incomplete, missing info, require attention, etc.). Interacting and teaming with affected stakeholders, such as other Department of Aviation business units; airlines serving the airport and their liaison representatives; consultants supporting Planning and Development; federal agencies such as the FAA, TSA, and others Being involved in consultant and construction contractor selection Closely monitoring planning, design, contractor, and consultant budgets and schedules; resolving disputes between the airport sponsor and a contractor; and preparing change orders
  • Decision Making The proponent will be overseeing numerous, multi-million-dollar projects. The types of decisions typically made include but are not limited to identifying appropriate task order scope of work; developing and maintaining schedules and budgets; project design reviews and developing technical rationale as to why a project may require a change. Additionally, the proponent will be called upon to prioritize projects and defend the prioritization.
  • Leadership Provided The individual will provide guidance to both subordinates and superiors and is expected to feel comfortable interacting with both groups.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. The proponent is expected to exhibit detailed knowledge, skills, and abilities of the following:
  • Typical project management and design processes involved in the planning, design, and construction of a project, ideally at medium and large hub airports.
  • The ability to manage Airport related designers and guide them in preparation of designs and specifications resulting in projects that come in on schedule and budget.
  • The ability to read and interpret airport-related design drawings and specifications.
  • The skills to develop teams to deliver successful projects.
  • The ability to “think out of the box” to arrive at a creative solution when required.
  • The ability to use discretion and make quick decisions when necessary.
  • The ability and desire to communicate both good and bad project news to superiors.
  • The skill to clearly communicate (both in written and verbal forms) with all stakeholders.
  • The ability to research topics or issues in preparation for meetings with senior Department staff.
  • The ability to prepare clear presentations with PowerPoint and well-written briefings.
  • The ability to ask questions when confronted with an unfamiliar design or project management situation.
  • Lead and manage the MEPF engineering team and consultants, including hiring, training, and performance management.
  • Oversee the design and analysis of MEPF systems for buildings, and other infrastructure projects.
  • Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of projects.
  • Develop and implement engineering standards, procedures, and quality control measures.
  • Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, and drawings.
  • Monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules to ensure adherence to project goals.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to team members and junior engineers.
  • Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and best practices in MEPF-engineering.
  • Participate in business development activities, including client meetings, proposal preparation, and project presentations.
  • Provides direction on a variety of construction and maintenance projects. Performs and/or supervises construction inspections.
  • Performs quality assurance review of submittals and advises construction management support regarding the RFIs/submittals that are deemed critical, overdue, or questionable (i.e.--discrepancies, incomplete, missing info, require attention, etc.).
  • Interacting and teaming with affected stakeholders, such as other Department of Aviation business units; airlines serving the airport and their liaison representatives; consultants supporting Planning and Development; federal agencies such as the FAA, TSA, and others
  • Being involved in consultant and construction contractor selection
  • Closely monitoring planning, design, contractor, and consultant budgets and schedules; resolving disputes between the airport sponsor and a contractor; and preparing change orders
  • Decision Making
  • The proponent will be overseeing numerous, multi-million-dollar projects. The types of decisions typically made include but are not limited to identifying appropriate task order scope of work; developing and maintaining schedules and budgets; project design reviews and developing technical rationale as to why a project may require a change. Additionally, the proponent will be called upon to prioritize projects and defend the prioritization.
  • Leadership Provided
  • The individual will provide guidance to both subordinates and superiors and is expected to feel comfortable interacting with both groups.
  • This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.
  • The proponent is expected to exhibit detailed knowledge, skills, and abilities of the following:

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred Education & Experience
  • Preferred: Professional Engineering License (P.E.)

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