JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT 

Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Large Airports in the J.D. Power 2024 and 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, John Wayne Airport (JWA) has been a major cornerstone of Orange County for more than 100 years. Located in beautiful Southern California, we currently serve approximately 11.8 million annual passengers. We strive to provide a superior guest experience to ensure travel is convenient and stress-free. The County of Orange owns and operates the airport and the service area includes more than three million people within 34 cities and unincorporated areas of Orange County and beyond.

As a medium hub airport, we have commercial flights to more than 40 nonstop destinations in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Eleven commercial airlines and two air cargo airlines fly out of the Airport. It is home to nearly 500 general aviation (private, non-commercial) aircraft, representing 60% of total operations, and includes two full-service fixed base operators and one limited use general aviation facility.

• Mission: Connecting People, Places and Opportunities.
• Vision: To be an airport of choice by creating exceptional experiences.
• Core Values: REACH
  • Respect
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Accountability
  • Collaboration
  • Honesty

To learn more about working at John Wayne Airport, click here.
To learn more about the County of Orange, click here.

THE OPPORTUNITY
John Wayne Airport is seeking a Coordination and Logistics Manager (CALM) specializing in construction. The position will lead the CALM team, and  serve as a technical consultant to senior management on complex and strategic construction issues and will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to utility companies, real estate companies, survey companies, regulatory permitting agencies, engineering and construction companies, cities, and the public on capital improvement and facilities alteration projects primarily related to John Wayne Airport. Projects include taxiway reconstruction, baggage handling system replacement, power generation and electrical distribution system upgrades, vertical conveyance upgrades, and facility accessibility improvements.

SERVICE AREA
The Planning and Development service area delivers capital improvement projects for John Wayne Airport in accordance with the County of Orange contracting and procurement policy manuals, State of California contracting regulations, and Federal Regulations. The Coordination and Logistics Manager (CALM) will assist the project management team dedicated to the design and construction of various airport improvement projects and perform other administrative duties related to public project management and contract administration.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES

• Assist a multidisciplinary project management team dedicated to the implementation of Airport capital improvement projects
• Support the airport’s $700 million Capital Improvement Plan and other improvement plans in a variety of vertical and horizontal projects which requires coordination of multiple concurrent projects, while minimizing impacts on airport operations
• Partner with procurement in contracting appropriate Public Works Construction Projects, consultant services, A/E services, and Job Order Contracts (JOC)

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will demonstrate six (6) years of professional construction logistics experience in an airport setting including at least three (3) years of lead/supervisory experience.

A Bachelor’s degree in airport management, aviation, civil engineering, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of required experience. A Master’s degree in airport management, aviation, civil engineering, or related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

Although not required, a certification in Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate’s work experience will also demonstrate the core competencies outlined below:

Technical Experience | Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience with airport construction requirements, operational impacts, and necessary compliance with airport regulations
• Skilled in coordinating multiple projects, setting priorities and meeting deadlines without compromising operational standards
• Knowledge and literacy in GIS and SharePoint platforms to effectively manage and share scheduling, spatial, and logistical information
• Experience with project management tools including construction logistics, and proficiency in GIS to facilitate detailed mapping and scheduling, specifically ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS online
• Knowledge and application of principles of project management, architectural/engineering design and construction practices in multiple disciplines such as architectural, civil, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and heating, ventilating and air conditioning
• Manage the CALM Shutdown Coordination Center, tracking and communicating all USRs (Utility Shutdown Requests) and LSRs (Location Shutdown Requests)
• Identify the need for the development of new procedures or the refinement of existing procedures within the Planning and Development team and communicate these procedures to all JWA Development staff and Airport Operations
• QA/QC all CALM Deliverables for accuracy, timeliness and growth
• Knowledge of California Public Contracting Code, uniform building codes, Cal-OSHA building construction regulations, FAA Grant Compliance requirements, Federal, State and local codes and regulations and other pertinent safety rules and regulations

Analysis and Problem Solving

• Experience in reviewing project needs, identifying potential conflicts, and developing solutions that support JWA’s long-term goals
• Ability to consistently support logistics coordination across departments
• Ability to quickly address and resolve issues that may arise during after-hours work
• Coordinate with both field team and day staff
• Maintain safety and minimize disruption while upholding airport standards

Planning and Organization

• Support a 24/7 airport operation that includes night and weekend construction
• Maintain SharePoint data to ensure real-time information accessibility
• Plan and organize work effectively to ensure that assignments are on schedule
• Complete assignments on time and within budget and policy
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Ability to manage changing and competing priorities/interests

Communication Skills | Oral & Written 

• Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate complex logistical updates in a clear, concise, actionable manner
• Ability to synthesize and relay essential information between night, weekend and day shifts
• Ensure all team members and stakeholders remain informed and aligned
• Ability to serve as a central point of contact across various airport teams and external partners
• Ensure consistent and oral and written effective communication, including the ability to provide technical information in a clear and concise manner

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

While this is mostly a daytime assignment, project construction mostly occurs at night. Given the Airports 24/7/365 operations, there may be responsibilities on nights, weekends, and holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click here to view the minimum qualifications for Airport Manager, Senior.

LICENSE REQUIRED
The successful candidate must obtain, possess, and maintain the following licenses:

• 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

AIRPORT ACCESS REQUIREMENTS
Employees must clear a background check, which includes a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check, and Security Threat Assessment (STA) check. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Airport Access Badge with an Airport Driving Endorsement within ten (10) days of employment. Airport Access Badge must be maintained and renewed every two (2) years.