Charlotte Area Transit System · 8 hours ago
Assistant Director of Engineering
CLT Center
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$123K/yr - $154K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Charlotte is welcoming and inclusive, aiming to deliver quality public services. The Assistant Director of Engineering will perform high-level management work overseeing engineering and construction programs at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and managing large-scale construction projects.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Coordinates and directs a large-scale construction program. Engineering, construction, and management activities occurring on a 24/7/365 schedule
Assigns and supervises the work of subordinates and consultants engaged in those activities, including establishing challenging standards and productivity goals with clear measurements
Make comprehensive recommendations to construction problems which will improve the safety, quality, and productivity of the work performed
Direct the team on the procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, bids, and professional services for large-scale construction projects. Recommends procurement methodologies and construction delivery methods, including but not limited to design, bid, build; design-build, and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
Ensures engineering activities are conducted in compliance with federal regulations (FAA Part 139 and TSA CFR 1542), state, and local requirements to maintain high standards of safety and security in all aspects of operation
Conducts airfield studies, research, and surveys, analyzes, and interprets records and reports using technological advances to maximize results
Prepares, maintains, reviews, analyzes, and interprets records and reports using technological advances to maximize results
Prepares and reviews Request for City Council Actions. Attends City Council Meetings in the absence of the Chief Infrastructure Officer
Directs, supervises, motivates, and counsels to ensure effective performance and career development of all applicable staff. Represents the Engineering Division in the absence of the Engineering Director
Prepares and maintains project and program level controls, utilizing Project Management Information Systems (PMIS), to interface with Contractors and Engineering/Architectural consultants throughout the project lifecycle to manage budget, schedule, and risk
Directs and reviews requests for proposals; negotiates contractual terms of projects between the consultants and the City; directs the preparation of monthly estimates of construction completed; prepares and approves expenditures from the capital and operating design and construction budgets; reviews estimates and reports prior to authorizing payments; makes final decisions regarding contract disputes; negotiates and resolves payment claims with contractors; ensures that contractors are advised of schedules required to minimize impact on operations
Directs and participates in pre-construction and post-construction meetings with consultants, contractors, and other parties participating in the construction of airport facilities; represents the department at conferences, hearings, and meetings pertaining to engineering and construction projects; participates in various professional community affairs to encourage teaming and partnership opportunities with the private sector
Monitors changes in security regulations and technological updates that may affect operations; develops and/or modifies policies for design and construction based on sound engineering practices; interprets sections of plans and specifications that may present construction problems and provides recommendations; directs, through subordinate managers, the inspection and testing of civil, mechanical, electrical and structural elements of airport capital improvement projects; ensures that all division engineering projects conform to time schedules, cost estimates and airport construction standards; directs staff to administer changes in plans to compensate for unforeseen field conditions that do not affect engineering or project design integrity; administers the preparation and signs all change orders for modifications to construction project plans; issues stop orders if major design changes must be made by design engineers or consultants; notifies the FAA of work changes to ensure continued funding participation
Qualification
Required
High School Graduate or Equivalent plus nine years of experience
2 Year College Degree plus seven years of experience
Bachelor's Level Degree plus five years of experience
Master's Level Degree plus three years of experience
Valid driver's license in state of residency and ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit
Ability to pass a background check in advance of start date required
Considerable knowledge of the practices and methods of airport engineering, planning, construction, and community programs
Knowledge of airport hazards, safety precautions, and federal regulations
Effective organizational, strategic thinking, and reasoning skills
Analysis and troubleshooting skills
Ability to prepare and maintain budgets and budgetary controls
Ability to make comprehensive recommendations to construction problems, which will improve the safety, quality, and productivity of the work performed
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with tenants, City departments, co-workers, the public, contractors, and regulatory agencies
Ability to actively pursue and develop new ideas, methods, and procedures to meet changing situations
Ability to provide direction, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and drive projects to completion and on schedule, to scope, and within budget
Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental and aviation agencies, and project eligibility and priority system for FAA, AIP, and PFC Programs, and state funding programs; possesses a working knowledge and understanding of FAR Part 77
Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern airport administration and program management
Thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules, regulations, and FAA advisory circulars pertaining to airport operations and development
Ability to establish and cultivate effective working relationships with associates, contractors, consultants, airport tenants, labor unions, government representatives, and other City department representatives
Preferred
Master's degree plus five years of experience, or bachelor's degree plus seven years of experience
Major coursework should have included an aviation-related field, business or public administration, engineering, or a related field
A professional engineering license is preferred
Bachelor's Degree and Professional Registration or Certification as a Professional Engineer
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Charlotte Area Transit System
Charlotte Area Transit System
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Elizabeth Presutti
Deputy Director, Chief Administrative Officer
Jason (JL) Lawrence
Chief Planning Officer
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