JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT 
Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Large Airports in the J.D. Power 2024 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

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THE OPPORTUNITY
John Wayne Airport is seeking an experienced Capital Projects Assistant Deputy Director. The position will serve as a technical consultant to senior management on complex and strategic 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 Capital Projects Assistant Deputy Director will oversee a 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee a multidisciplinary project management team dedicated to the implementation of Airport capital improvement projects, as well as the Construction and Logistics Management  team (CALM)
• Execute the airport’s $700 million Capital Improvement Plan and other improvement plans in a variety of vertical and horizontal projects.  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)
• Plan, assign, and supervise work to ensure projects are timely, cost effective, and of high-quality
• Effectively manage programs, plans, budgets, resources and procedures
• Serve as the primary back-up to the Deputy Airport Director, Planning and Development

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will demonstrate eight (8) years of project management experience that includes at least four (4) years of professional experience in complex aviation/airport-specific project management, construction management, engineering, and/or real estate development, and five (5) years in a supervisory capacity.

Although not required, a certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is desirable. The ideal candidate’s work experience will also demonstrate the core competencies outlined below:

Technical Experience | Technical Knowledge

• Experience in professional public works, project management, engineering, construction management, architectural, or business
• Experience in contract administration
• Demonstrate the ability to provide technical explanations and recommendations in terms readily understood by executives
• Demonstrate sound management and leadership skills to guide a team of professional project managers, construction managers, contractors/consultants, and CALM team
• Work independently to provide planning, administrative, and technical review for design and construction of capital projects
• 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
• 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
• Ability to apply Project Management industry standards and practices in the areas of project planning, coordinating, budget management, scheduling and monitoring
• Knowledge and literacy in the use of project management software and GIS/BIM software

Supervision | Leadership Skills

• Delegate, review, and monitor assigned work
• Conduct performance planning, performance evaluation, and coaching to develop and mentor staff
• Ability to proactively lead project team and collaborate with stakeholders from project concept to completion
• Provide leadership and guidance to internal and contracted staff to achieve project and developmental goals that are aligned with overall business objectives, budgets, and priorities
• Monitor team members and enforces safety guidelines to ensure safe work practices

Analysis and Problem Solving

• Ability to understand, interpret and enforce compliance with plans, specifications schedules and contract provisions
• Ability to recognize and anticipate problems of project scope, budget, schedule, and plans and specifications and determine necessary changes
• Ability to perform calculations necessary to determine quantities and prepare estimates
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external staff, contractors, and representatives of other agencies and departments
• Ability to research, evaluate, estimate and accurately interpret and apply technical data and policy information to solve problems and/or make recommendations to management

Planning and Organization

• 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 

• Experience in presenting orally and in writing, proposals, progress reports, and recommendations to the highest levels in the organization including the Board of Supervisors, County executive management, private sector executives, contractors, and external stakeholders
• Demonstrate political savvy when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, including other Airport staff, staff from other County departments, Airport Tenants, the public, community groups, city staff, and the Board of Supervisors
• Effective in orally and written communication, including the ability to provide technical information in a clear and concise manner
• Communicate in an effective manner to individuals and/or groups with diverse interests including contractors and departmental representatives
• Negotiate and manage competitive bidding processes for complex contracts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications and the physical & mental requirements as well as the environmental & working conditions for the Business Services Assistant Deputy Director.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

 

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
The successful candidate must clear a background check which includes a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Security Threat Assessment (STA). Airport Access Badge must be maintained and renewed every two (2) years.