THE OPPORTUNITY
John Wayne Airport has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager. The Senior Project Manager 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. The immediate vacancy is in the Planning and Development service area.

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. Senior Project Managers oversee 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, manage, and execute complex planned airport capital improvement projects
• Define project scopes, budgets, cost estimates, schedules, and resources for multi-disciplined vertical and horizontal infrastructure projects
• Develop, coordinate, and oversee design development, project scope and manage contracts with architects, engineers, and contractors
• Oversee the completion of construction documents and technical specifications; administer construction contracts and manage the bid process
• Ensure project compliance with established budgets, negotiate guaranteed maximum price, change orders, and perform final acceptance inspections
• Direct the inspection of a new construction for conformance with contract provisions, plans, specifications, and sound construction practices.
• Identify issues and provide guidance on resolution

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will demonstrate seven (7) years of project management experience including at least three (3) years of professional experience in complex airport project management and delivery. This must include strong construction management and capital improvement planning in an airport environment.

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

Technical Experience | Technical Knowledge

• Experience in professional public works, engineering, construction, architecture, business, or project management
• Experience in contract administration and/or administration of Public Works Projects
• 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 construction managers, engineers, project managers and construction inspectors
• Work independently to provide planning, administrative, and technical review for design and construction of capital projects
• Knowledge and application of principles of 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, 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 application software

Leadership Skills

• Ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget and provide recommendations as needed.
• Ability to lead project team and coordinate with stakeholders from project concept to completion
• Assist executive management in developing departmental business objectives and specific project strategies
• Provide leadership and guidance to internal and contracted staff to achieve project and developmental goals that are aligned with overall business objectives
• Understand and address customer needs within the guidelines of policy
• Ability to make well-informed and objective decisions by perceiving the impact and implications of the decisions in a professional ethical framework
• Make sound business decisions based on limited, complex, or contradicting information while considering relevant public service ethical principles
• 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

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 OC Public
• Works staff, staff from other County departments, 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
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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.