Vice President - Chief Planning & Development Officer

Salary Level 18

Full-Time

Exempt

Non-Differential

Typical Hiring Range: $168,156 - $209,619

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Position Summary (Primary Function)

The Vice President Chief Planning & Development Officer leads and directs the Planning & Development Department and provides strategic leadership in the planning of and in the execution of the District’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and additional District capital projects. This is accomplished through leadership of District team members, planning, engineering, design and construction management resources, environmental planning and in collaboration with stakeholders and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Ensures individual and departmental work effort is in alignment with the strategic vision, mission goals and initiatives established by the District.
• Collaborates with the District’s executive leadership team and management team to determine and implement the best strategies to deliver the District’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Responsible for executing projects from the CIP and additional capital projects as may be determined to support the goals and vision of the District.
• Responsible for multiple large and small capital projects from initial planning and scoping through final commissioning, including scheduling, budgeting and procurement activities in accordance with District polices, local, state and federal codes and regulations and sound project management principles.
• Directs either personally or through subordinate personnel the activities of consultants, architects, engineers and contractors engaged in design, engineering and construction projects for the District.
• Develops and directs procedures and processes for implementation of capital projects, ensuring they are executed on schedule and on budget.
• Provides review and approval of tenant projects plans and specifications either personally or through subordinate personnel or outside resources.
• Responsible for oversight of tenant development and construction projects in order to protect the District’s interests and maintain applicable design standards.
• Ensures tenant projects are consistent with approved plans and verifies projects are built in accordance with approved agreements.
• Oversees the coordination of capital projects with airport tenants, other District departments and airport stakeholders to ensure projects are designed and constructed with minimal disruption and in a safe and orderly manner.
• Leads partnering activities with a wide range of stakeholders and ensures an appropriate level of engagement with other District departments and staff, airport business partners and stakeholders, regulatory agencies and municipal agencies throughout the life cycle of capital projects.
• Works closely with the FAA regarding project funding and ensures compliance with grant programs and all federal regulations and policies as appropriate.
• Responsible for quality and on-time delivery of capital projects, including all aspects of the design approval process, ensuring all internal and external reviews and approvals are obtained in a timely and efficient manner.
• Serves as a strong and visible leader to the department and the overall organization providing leadership and guidance to District staff.
• Responsible for the management of external planning, design, engineering and specialty services consultants.
• Develops annual budgets and staffing plans for department and external consulting teams to ensure all project goals can be achieved.
• Develops, updates and administers design standards for all sites and building design and engineering.
• Develops scopes and specifications for capital projects of various size and complexity including, but not limited to new construction, repair, replacement, and renovation projects.
• Responsible for communicating the District’s needs to architects, contractors, engineers, construction management firms, etc. for selecting, awarding, and executing of contracts.
• Assists the executive leadership team in the creation of District-wide, multiyear capital construction and improvement programs for the purpose of preparing for and responding to the District’s operations, growth, and dynamic needs.
• Coordinates capital projects and construction activities, ensuring that all phases of construction projects are completed within specifications, building codes, laws and regulations, and with minimal interruption to Airport passengers, visitors, personnel, and tenants.
• Evaluates potential sites and/or conditions of existing locations for the purpose of determining construction and/or renovation requirements and ensuring that locations decided upon meet all project needs, requirements, and specifications.
• Reviews and approves pay applications from consultants and contractors.
• Monitors and manages consultant and contractor contracts by reviewing project scope, schedule, budget, procurement, bid and proposal evaluation and technical support during construction.
• Inspects and/or assists in inspecting or directs inspections of all aspects of construction (e.g. exterior, interior, walls, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roof, concrete, paint, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and local codes and ordinances. Generate reports from inspection activities, notifying the proper parties of conditions from inspections activities, and completing or transferring documentation to appropriate parties, which attest to satisfactory completion of inspections or testing activities.
• Maintains a variety of hard-copy and electronic files and/or records (e.g. architectural publications, material samples, District directives and approvals, job-related communications, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date references and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Monitors project activities (e.g. costs, time and materials, schedules, budgets, change orders, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring District objectives are achieved within budget and timeframes and in compliance with established requirements.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. emails, correspondence, memos, budgets, costs, bid invitations, calendars, schedules, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written references, and/or conveying information.
• Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions on issues that relate to construction projects for the purpose of providing information and/or direction for making decisions within the District construction and capital maintenance programs.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. administrative staff, local inspectors, contractors, architects, the public, etc.) for the purpose of providing the required information.
• Serves as a District representative in a variety of meetings (e.g. Airport Commission, community, consultants, governmental agencies, vendors, contractors, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and receiving information related to capital projects and activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or a related degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of ten (10) years in a professional role responsible for planning and execution of capital projects both large and small, with progressively responsible management-level experience.
• Experience in a leadership role in large scale capital projects/program management, engineering or a related field.
• Experience to include preparing RFQs and RFPs, selection and management of consultants and contractors, achieving performance metrics, and extensive stakeholder engagement in a variety of project delivery methods for multiple projects of various sizes and complexity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Confident decision maker with a track record of producing results.
• An effective and empathic communicator skilled at building relationships.
• Collaborative partner with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exemplary negotiation skills.
• Excellent financial management and analytical skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and stakeholder relations.
• Ability to solve challenging problems and provide effective solutions.
• Solid presentation skills.
• SKILLS are required to perform multiple technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade and acquire new skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; communicating with diverse groups; operating equipment and technology used in building construction including technical drawings, specifications etc.; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and planning and managing projects.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: construction trades, codes, technical drawings, etc.
• ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work environment and/or priorities; adhering to safety practices; being extremely attentive to details, meeting deadlines, and schedules; working with frequent interruptions; and working under time constraints.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Internal direct reports including project manager(s), project engineer(s), and external consultants, contractors, and partners.

Licenses Required

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Licensed professional engineer, certified planner or certified project management professional is preferred.

Certifications Required

• Accreditation (AAE) by the American Association of Airport Executives or International Airport Professional (IAP) from Airports Council International is a plus.

Latitude/Independent Judgment/Accuracy

• Working under limited supervision using strategic thinking, practices and/or methods.
• Leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others.
• Monitoring and managing budgets and schedules.
• Reading and interpreting complex documents including contracts, agreements, regulations, plans and specifications.
• Utilization of and coordinating resources from other District Departments is often required to perform the job's functions.

Working Conditions

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Significant fine finger dexterity.
• Mental and/or Visual Demand - Mental and visual demands are high and vary with function performed. Consistent mental attention needed to respond safely and efficiently. Frequent work or travel in or near roadways, parking areas, and aircraft ramp areas require constant vigilance of vehicular, aircraft and equipment traffic.
• Attentiveness to work procedure will reduce potential risk of injury in work areas.
• Exposed to normal office environment, normal aviation/industrial environment and normal construction site environment.
• This position may require work outside of normal scheduled working hours to include but not limited to weekends and holidays, rotating shift assignments and overtime duty.
• This position requires engagement at public and community events after normal business hours.
• This position will require occasional travel, which may include both domestic and international destinations.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to complete and pass a background investigation, drug screening, and physical examination as per Federal, State and GSP Airport District requirements.

The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.