411003.Senior Project Director

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Company: Tampa International Airport

Location: Tampa, FL 33647

Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of the Senior Manager of Planning & Design, the Senior Project Director represents the Authority in the administrative, operational, and technical details of ongoing design activities. It provides oversight of project-related communication between Authority staff, design consultants, the Authority's Consulting Engineer, tenants, and airport users on airport development projects. The position is responsible for ensuring that all design elements are fully coordinated with Airport stakeholders, including meeting all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulatory and operational requirements, at a minimum.

COMPENSATION

$120,000 - $130,000 based on experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Develops project management plans for airport development projects, including defining the scope of work, project budgets, and schedules.
  • Manages capital improvement projects and other assignments.
  • Monitors, controls, and reports on project budgets and schedules and prepares project management plan updates as required to manage the project.
  • Reviews and approves design progress deliverables, including drawings and specifications, at designated intervals (e.g., 15, 30, 60, 90, and 100%).
  • Interprets design questions from contractors and Authority construction personnel.
  • Coordinates with design consultants to obtain required permits and design approvals as needed.
  • Coordinates and establishes effective working relationships with other Authority departments, coordinate with governmental and code agencies, and assists in design administration duties.
  • Performs review of tenant work permit plans and specifications.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations while performing tasks to ensure a safe working environment, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and reporting potential hazards.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position.

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary.

COMPETENCIES
  • Resilience: Maintains performance and self-control under pressure or adversity. Views challenges as learning opportunities. Maintains confidence and clarity despite unforeseen circumstances.
  • Organizational Ownership: Being accountable for the results of your actions. Effectively leading a team of collaborators. Proactively solving problems, improving processes without being asked, taking on challenging projects, and creating and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Decisiveness: Thinking outside the box, taking appropriate risks when getting things done with available resources, and developing new ways to solve problems and achieve results.

The ability to function effectively within a team, contributing positively to collaborative efforts and achieving shared goals by demonstrating communication, collaboration, active listening, conflict resolution, and adaptability to different perspectives while respecting the roles and contributions of others. At times takes the lead and positively influences others.

REQUIRED FOR ALL HCAA JOBS
  • In the event of an emergency or disaster that impacts the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee's department or the HCAA Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Such assignments may be before, during, or after the emergency/disaster.
  • Complies with all HCAA Policies, Procedures, and Standards.


QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS)
  • Associate's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Five (5) years of progressive experience at higher levels of responsibility in the areas of airport planning & development, airport operations, or similar experience.
  • Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Must possess a valid Florida Driver License.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Valid State of Florida professional license in engineering or architecture


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Knowledge of airport facilities development and operations.
  • Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to airport development, environmental impact assessments, and construction standards.
  • Skill in project management methodologies, including budgeting, scheduling, monitoring, and risk management.
  • Knowledge of contract administration, including preparation, review, and enforcement of planning, architectural, engineering, and construction contract documents.
  • Skill in analytical and critical thinking to identify issues, develop solutions, and make informed decisions under pressure.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside the Authority.
  • Ability to handle restricted, sensitive, and confidential information.
  • Ability to provide outstanding customer service, serve the public, and represent the Authority with courtesy and professionalism.


PHYSICAL ABILITIES
  • Frequent walking, standing & sitting
  • Constant typing
  • Occasional use of car/light truck


The Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization, or based on personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.

The Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application, testing and hiring process. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation requests will be made case-by-case.

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