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United Airlines · 2 months ago

Director - Corporate Real Estate Planning and Development

United States-TX-HSC - Houston - Corporate Support Center - Main

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

United Airlines is focused on renovating the travel experience and improving their physical spaces through their Corporate Real Estate team. The Director of Corporate Real Estate Planning and Development will oversee airport development projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while collaborating with airport authorities and managing a team.

HospitalityIn-Flight EntertainmentService IndustryTransportationTravel

No H1B

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain strong business relationships with airport leaders

Manage the current state of ongoing or planned projects by the airport to develop master plans that benefit the long success of United

Provide input on airline impacts and collaborate on revisions to the planning design or construction approach to satisfy the airline’s interests

Responsible for the development of long-term capital improvement plans within their assigned portfolio which can include condition assessments, collaborating with Facilities Maintenance on maintenance plans that align with deferred maintenance capital projects

Implement initiatives and manages team to plan, design and execute airport and commercial property facility and infrastructure construction projects

Manage development, programming, planning, design, construction, schedule, and budget related issues that pose challenges to the success of the project by drawing on knowledge of the planning, design, construction process knowledge and experience

Accountable for the compliance with budget, schedule, and scope of the projects within regional portfolio per the approved business case requirements including benefits realized

Ensure governance of the PMLC (UA and CRE), artifacts, and guidelines

Responsible for the utilization of any PMLC process and standards

Manages and audits PMLC deliverables

Responsible for the utilization of Project Database, PM Artifacts, workflows, forms, Project Management Guidelines etc. by self and team

Use and ensure utilization of CRE Project tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Project, Oracle, and others as defined by need

Ensure that projects meet defined metrics

Responsible and accountable for transparent, accurate, consistent project reporting (weekly, monthly, and quarterly)

Serve on governance board of all projects within team’s portfolio

Effectively lead teams by establishing department and individual goals

Oversee the department and individual performance and improvement plans

Responsible for coaching, counseling, assisting employees to develop individual career development and training plans

Use technical knowledge experience combined with business acumen to provide thoughtful decision making and guidance in strategic implementation of United’s objectives and initiatives

Is solution oriented and committed to a creating and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

Models integrity possesses self-awareness and fosters an environment of accountability

Will be held accountable for providing constant and transparent communication to their Team, Leadership, Stakeholders and Customers

Mentor and develop a team that is empowered and engaged

Qualification

PlanningConstruction ManagementCapital Improvement PlanningAviation ExperienceProject ManagementConstruction SafetyFacility ManagementTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree plus relevant work experience required

12+ years of related work experience required

10+ years Planning, Design and Construction Experience; plus, minimum 2+ years' experience

Meets project metrics within approved business case cost and scope

Long term capital improvement planning of major assets, facilities, and infrastructure within assigned region/program

Lead effective teams by combining strategic thinking, business acumen and development of team members

Experience in Aviation

Experience managing a team of direct reports

Conversant in design and engineering techniques, airport airfield designations, understand design and construction management process and vernacular, understanding of best practices of Portfolio, Program and Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK)

Background in construction safety, capital improvement planning for facilities, Facility Management

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification

Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

This position is located in Houston and follows a hybrid schedule