Description

As a member of the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) senior management team, this position is responsible for directing the work of the Engineering, Planning and Environmental Services Department.  This position is accountable for administering CAA long range facility planning, construction projects and tenant and private development, as well as a wide range of engineering and environmental impact studies.  Works with other senior staff to assist in achievement of established organizational strategic goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Directs the six professional staff and the operations of the Engineering, Planning and Environmental Services Department.  This includes leadership, coaching, and professional development of subordinate staff.
• Develops, implements and evaluates departmental policies, goals and objectives consistent with those set by the Executive Director.
• Develops and maintains relationships with airport stakeholders, including architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, airlines, tenants, State, federal, regional and local officials and businesses, and manages the daily interactions to ensure that construction, renovation and other projects are proceeding in an effective, efficient and timely manner.
• Designs and develops departmental programs and activities. 
• Oversees the organization’s long-range capital improvement program, to include reviewing departmental submittals, and programming the associated costs. 
• Prepares the departmental budgets.
• Prepares design, layout and draft plans for projects in coordination with consultants and contractors.
• Oversees CAA construction and maintenance projects, including the preparation of job plans and specifications and estimation and analysis of costs and resource needs.
• Oversees the inspection program of projects and ensures conformance with specifications and OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Develops long range preventative maintenance programs and procedures for Bradley and the General Aviation airports.
• Manages the inspection program for all CAA facilities.
• Manages the facility assessment program for the CAA.
• Ensures CAA compliance with State and federal accrediting and regulatory entities.
• Manages the federal grant program and secures all available eligible funding for projects.
• Directs and implements the CAA tenant and private development permit process for all proposed renovations and new construction.
• Performs related duties as required and/or assigned by the Executive Director.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:    To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and independently.  The requirements listed are representative, but not necessarily all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:  

• Considerable interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with and coordinate with airport partners including airlines, engineers, architects, consultants and contractors, tenants, businesses, State, federal, regional and local officials and other departments within the CAA.
• Considerable ability to develop and present information to the CAA executive management team and board of directors.
• Proven track record as a business savvy leader, strategic thinker and problem solver. 
• Knowledge of relevant State and federal laws, statutes and regulations.
• Considerable negotiating and contract management skills.
• Considerable supervisory experience.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of business, building design and construction, including aspects of architectural, structural, and mechanical engineering and design, and project management.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in building design, construction and maintenance.
• Ability to estimate costs of building construction, repair and maintenance.
• Ability to prepare plans and specifications and solicit bids for construction and equipment.
• Ability to analyze construction problems and take or recommend steps for effective resolution of such.
• Ability to develop effective preventative maintenance programs for various facilities.
• Ability to determine space needs and requirements.
• Considerable oral and written communication skills.

An individual serving in this position must be able to successfully undergo a thorough background and security screening, including being fingerprinted, drug screening and maintain required security clearance during the duration of employment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:   

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• 12+ years of professional experience in the planning and execution of complex engineering and/or construction projects.
• Five (5) years of the experience must have been in a management capacity responsible for overseeing engineering and/or construction planning and project management activities.
• Experience with airport/aviation engineering and/or construction initiatives and projects, a plus.