Airport Planning & Development, Assistant Director- Terminal and Concourses Area

Job Description

Salary range: $107,271-$179,144

Posting expires:
March 26, 2026

The proponent will effectively manage a staff comprised of Department of Aviation and consultant project management, construction, and administrative personnel, whose primary objective is to design, build, and maintain airport facilities in a safe and efficient manner. The Department’s capital program has work divided into numerous areas, or types, of work.

The Assistant Director position will be contributing to a team responsible for implementing projects under the direction of the Area Director for a given area of work. Typical project value ranges between $1-50 million. The individual provides day-to-day guidance to staff members on project-related issues as well as addresses administrative management functions (i.e., approvals for travel requests, leave requests, etc.).

These are NOT routine promotional level positions and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented.

This position requires work to be completed with minimum supervision. Direction received is a function of the task, with direction focusing on strategic objectives as well as project detail and is typically collaborative in nature.

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

This position supports and reports to a Department of Aviation’s Area Director within Planning and Development, as well as Department senior staff. The proponent will have demonstrated experience in carrying out the following primary essential duties and responsibilities to include:

• Implementing Terminal and Concourse Development projects from planning through facility commissioning
• 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
• Effectively communicate project challenges and solutions to Department executives
• Manage staff as well as develop and mentor younger staff members.

The proponent will be overseeing numerous, multi-million dollar projects. The types of decisions typically made are related to identifying appropriate task order scope of work; developing and maintaining schedules and budgets; 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.

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:

• 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…