NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Airport Project Programming Manager
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$116K/yr - $161K/yr
7+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a qualified and experienced Capital Projects Manager to lead the planning and execution of John Wayne Airport's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This role involves overseeing the development, programming, and planning of airport capital projects valued at over $700 million, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget while aligning with airport goals.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and manage the airport's multi-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including budget creation, program approval, and project prioritization to meet short and long term infrastructure needs
Plan and oversee major capital projects to enhance airport safety, reliability, and resilience, and updated FAA Airport Capital Improvement Program plans totaling over $700 million
Review project studies, scopes, and specifications for inclusion in the CIP, ACIP and the 5 year Strategic Financial Plan relating to scope, funding, cost, and airport priorities
Recommend project prioritization and scheduling to meet infrastructure needs, applying changes, FFA guidance, future projects and aviation best practices
Prepare complex reports, cost estimates, and planning studies in support of Airport Project Planning, forecasting, budgeting, and scheduling for future improvements
Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Project Controls, Budget, Maintenance, Grants, CALM, as well as consultants and stakeholders to ensure capital projects are appropriately funded, defined and aligned with the airport's capital and operational needs
Facilitate clear and concise communication among project teams, stakeholders, and executive management to ensure transparency
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify operational challenges, infrastructure gaps, and recommendations to mitigate risks
Prepare memos, reports, and briefings that include recommendations and supporting documentations such as spreadsheets, charts and analysis
Review projects to ensure delivered projects meet planning requirements and intent
Gather stakeholder feedback and identify potential new projects for future improvements
Qualification
Required
Seven (7) years of direct and progressive experience in Capital improvement project programming, construction, grant management, project management, and/or civil engineering
At least one (1) year of supervisory experience
Extensive experience in the development, programming, and management of infrastructure Capital improvement Programs
At least three (3) years of experience in an airport setting
Valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, by date of appointment
Valid Airport Access Badge with an Airport Driving Endorsement within ten (10) days of employment
Ability to work collaboratively with key staff, management, and the public in developing, reviewing, and monitoring the Capital Improvement Program to meet the airport's infrastructure needs
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practice of the airport Capital Improvement Program, including strategic planning, programming and budgeting
Familiar with evaluating and rating infrastructure projects
Thorough knowledge of FAA Regulations and advisory circulars, FAA ACIP requirements, FAA grant assurance requirements and CIP programing best practices
Ability to prioritize projects based on business and community needs
Familiar with principles of project management and project definition documents
Ability to determine and calculate variances in budgeted to actual results
Ability to collect and analyze cost and other data and prepare recommendation of findings
Preferred
A master's or a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction, aviation management, architecture or related field is highly desirable
Benefits
Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS).
Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time
Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy
Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy
Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs
457 Defined Contribution Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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