Program Director, EWR Redevelopment, Terminal B

Description

• Coordinating with other Aviation departments in efforts related to Terminal B regarding negotiations with airlines, advertising, branding, concessions, and customer service initiatives etc.
• Leading, developing and motivating staff, both in-house and consultant, to ensure the highest level of staff capabilities aligned with best industry project management practices. Ensuring appropriate resource allocation and establishing performance measures for all staff.
• Leading meetings with airport tenants, staff departments, local, city and state agencies, utility companies, and off-airport entities required to support the Program; Managing strong relationships with all partners throughout all stages of the Program.
• Managing and overseeing all aspects of program/project delivery, including the development of Procurement documents, oversight of the Procurement process, delivery of environmental and other necessary permits, quality project management plans, project/program reporting and development of corrective action plans.
• Providing briefings on the Program progress to stakeholders including airport tenants, Facility staff and Aviation and Executive Leadership.
• Liaising with the Newark and Elizabeth Community Outreach team and Government Affairs (GOCOR) on efforts relating to Terminal B.
• Ensuring world-class service, quality, and increased customer satisfaction through oversight of project implementation, including assurance of collaboration and coordination among all stakeholders and mitigation of facility operational impacts.
• Developing a comprehensive, affordable program scope that meets the needs of patrons, airlines , airport service providers, that is consistent with the long-range Capital Plan and the needs of the airport and the region.
• Developing project schedules and budgets and managing the program to deliver the scope within those schedules and budgets.
• Coordinating with both PA internal and external stakeholders to obtain approvals/agreements necessary for the successful implementation of the program.
• Analyzing project risk and complexity and developing procurement strategies to achieve delivery and performance of the Program.
• Developing business and operating models for the proposed program in coordination with Aviation Properties, Finance, Operations and Maintenance units.
• Coordinating and managing the airport wide environmental review process to be in compliance with NEPA and to support the Program timeline.
• Anticipating issues of concern, strategizing potential resolution, charting the course, identifying resources, leading implementation and delivery processes, and keeping executive management staff abreast.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering , Architecture, or related field from an accredited college or university
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability in dealing effectively with Executive level staff, both internally and externally.
• Experience in effectively persuading, influencing and negotiating with individuals at all levels of an organization to achieve desired outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience planning, organizing and directing complex construction projects and activities, with significant project management and planning experience.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with internal and external senior executives, governmental agencies, and the community in situations where the communication skills of persuasion, negotiation, conflict resolution, and formal oral presentation are used.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups such as tenants, contractors, vendors, government, and industry officials.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RE) license in New York or New Jersey.
• Experience in increasingly responsible managerial positions, including managing, motivating and developing a diverse, multi-disciplinary staff.
• Demonstrated experience organizing a demanding workload with the ability to work in a high-pressure environment with multiple tasks due in a tight timeframe.
• Minimum 12 years progressive senior-level project and program management experience in complex, transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong, proven oral and written presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with the ability to manage, develop, and motivate staff.
• Familiarity with external utility providers and governmental agencies.
• Demonstrated success in navigating a complex organization’s structure, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to establish comprehensive, detailed plans with specific timelines, milestones, and deliverables necessary to meet or exceed project goals.
• Strong results orientation, creativity, and ability to think outside the box, particularly in designing approaches to streamline the project schedule.
• Knowledge of airline industry business and operating practices.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance