Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) · 2 days ago
Vice President Operational Asset Management
Raleigh, NC
Part-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expRaleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is a vital hub connecting North Carolina to the world, known for its dedication to excellence and safety. The Vice President of Operational Asset Management will oversee the maintenance and lifecycle management of airport facilities and systems, ensuring operational readiness and optimizing asset performance. This role requires strategic leadership to align people, processes, and resources for peak operational capacity.
AerospaceService IndustryTransportation
Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, and directs through directors, managers, administrative staff, and/or contracted service providers the following areas: facility, civil infrastructure, fleet, and equipment maintenance, baggage handling system operation and maintenance, fuel storage and distribution systems operation and maintenance, aircraft support systems maintenance, pest control, and landscape maintenance services
Ensures airport systems and equipment are operating reliably and efficiently. Specific systems include but are not limited to fire alarm, fire suppression, building management systems, lighting control systems, primary and standby power, passenger boarding bridges, preconditioned air units, ground power units, elevator/escalator/moving walkways, airfield lighting and control systems, uninterruptable power systems, automatic transfer switches, and central energy plants to include chillers and boilers
Applies engineering principles, practices, and contract management knowledge in the development of comprehensive and cost-effective programs for the preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance and repair of Airport facilities and infrastructure
Prepares and administers complex multi-departmental operating budgets
Establishes standards of preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance, and system operation, including operational contingency plans
Develops and implements plans for maintaining the airfield to FAA certification standards
Develops and implements contingency plans for the operation of critical airport facilities and systems; participates in emergency and disaster planning and response, including winter weather and other events
Fosters a culture of collaboration by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and adaptability when engaging with internal staff, stakeholders, and service providers
Leads with emotional intelligence and self-awareness, ensuring decisions and communications reflect transparency, respect, and a commitment to building trust across all organizational levels
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, business, facility management, or related field
10 or more years of experience in maintaining critical systems, complex facilities, and overseeing a complex maintenance organization, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid NC Driver's License
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering preferred
20 years of experience in maintaining critical systems, complex facilities, and overseeing a complex maintenance organization
Commercial Airport experience
Licensed Professional Engineer
Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) or the ability to attain such licensure within six months
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional designation
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Tuition assistance
Employee discounts
On-site gym
Dedicated wellness team
Frequent company and team outings
Company
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority manages Raleigh-Durham International Airport in the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael J. Landguth, A.A.E.
President & CEO
Ronald Kapocius, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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