Airport Engineering Manager – Electrical

Salary Range: $106,801 - $133,474

Posting Expires: April 24, 2025

General Description and Classification Standards

The position:

• Reports to the Assistant Director of Engineering.
• Provides electrical engineering direction, inter-disciplinary coordination and leadership to the design staff in execution of Department of Aviation projects.
• Provides support to the Capital Improvement Program through design reviews and coordination with related projects.
• Provides support and coordination to Construction Managers and Project Managers when requested.
• Manages and organizes resources to accomplish specific task assignments in the areas of planning, project and facility management, design and design management, and construction management.
• Is a highly experienced professional who routinely exercises project leadership over complex projects, trains other professionals, or serves as a specialized subject matter expert in one or more specific areas.
• Is expected to have noticeably greater leadership or technical responsibilities than the Senior level.
• Is NOT a routine promotion and the specific justification for classification must be documented.

Supervision Received

Works independently and only sees a supervisor occasionally for administrative supervision on assignments given in terms of broad general objectives, limits and organizational priorities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Applicant may perform other duties as assigned.

Review of construction documents and related design tasks prepared by others, including on-call consultants, tenants, and local jurisdictions adjacent to the airport for compliance with engineering principles, department standards, contract requirements, and specifications. Use of review management software required.

• Supervision and review of in-house design.
• Developing scopes and budgets for design task orders.
• Provide input and direction for the development of Electrical design standards, technical specifications, and details.
• Coordination with Contracts staff and Dept. of Procurement officials in preparation of bidding documents.
• Coordination with various managers including Planning Managers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, Asset Managers, Facility Managers, and Design Managers.
• Coordination with unit members, other Planning & Development units, maintenance, management, tenants, outside consultants, construction contractors, and project stakeholders (departmental divisions, City bureaus, airlines, local jurisdictions, permitting agencies, etc.).
• Design Management, in coordination with PM staff, when on-call consultants are used for design work or survey.
• Provide support to the Director of Engineering when requested.
• Maintain the highest quality of design in H-JAIA construction documents.
• Manages personnel by maintaining schedules and workloads associated with projects.
• Performs job performance reviews and provides coaching and mentoring when needed.
• Reviews tenant projects and performs Engineering review of tenant submittals from air carriers, and various airport tenants on airport property.
• Reviews shop drawings, requests for information, and submittals with construction management software and various other construction administration activities including site visits.
• Develops skills for future advancement, maintains a professional and productive work atmosphere, promotes organization growth, generates new ideas for improving services, and maintains knowledge of current engineering practices and requirements.

Decision Making

The work in this position requires decisions affecting the acceptability and feasibility of construction projects or parts thereof, from initial planning through final design, and then addressing construction issues as they arise.

Leadership Provided

Has formal supervisory authority over work group (typically at least 4-5 employees) to include discipline, performance management, scheduling, training, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

Broad knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of electrical engineering including knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars, contracting procedures and documents, and all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Proficiency with basic computer and software products.
• Good writing and communication skills. For example, the ability to assemble information and make written reports and documentation in a concise, clear, and effective manner.
• Good organizational, management, and technical skills. For example, the ability to make required engineering and statistical calculations and the ability to read, write, and understand construction drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in the handling of emergency situations.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and electrical design software.