Director - Corporate Real Estate Planning and Development

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Description

Corporate Real Estate

The Corporate Real Estate team is composed of Planning and Development (formally called Design and Construction) and Airport Affairs. These two teams work together to secure lease spaces and manage all major construction and renovation projects at our hubs, stations and city locations across the world.

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Job Overview And Responsibilities

The Program Director - Corporate Real Estate Planning and Development will oversee a team of internal staff and external program management team resources responsible for delivering various projects within a large development program. The successful candidate is required to work alongside CRE team members and other United Business Units to define, articulate and develop the implementation strategy for dependent projects within the program to meet the overall goals of the business. The leader in this role will collaborate with internal stakeholders, the business community, airport authorities and governmental agencies as required to ensure the airline interests are accounted for and United’s corporate vision is achieved. The role includes engaging in scope development, design management and construction execution to ensure the program is completed on time, on budget, in compliance with the following: airport operational need, corporate guidelines, jurisdictional code, airport lease requirements, other agreements, obligations and regulations to which the airline is bound.

Program Development

• Develop strategic and comprehensive Program Management Plan
• Analyze program risks to develop project prioritization plan
• Development implementation strategy to minimize disruption to current operation and supports company’s growth strategy. Example projects (within the program) may include, but are not limited to: master planning, ramp paving replacement, administration space consolidation, lobby and concourse space renovations, electrical, plumbing and mechanical system upgrades, terminal and concourse expansions and baggage handling systems
• Establish and maintain strong business relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop alternatives/options that meet the communicated business objective
• Develop and manage program budget
• Integration of program elements into long term facility capital plan and asset management plan
• Responsible for the development of long-term programmatic elements which can include condition assessments, collaborating with Facilities Maintenance on maintenance plans that align with deferred maintenance capital projects
  
  

Program Delivery and Management

• Implement initiatives and manages team to plan, design and execute airport and commercial property facility and infrastructure construction projects
• Manage development, programming, planning, design, construction, schedule, and budget related issues that pose challenges to the success of the program by drawing on knowledge of the planning, design, construction process knowledge and experience
• Accountable for the compliance with budget, schedule, and scope of the projects within regional portfolio per the approved business case requirements including benefits realized
• Ensure governance of the PMLC (UA and CRE), artifacts, and guidelines
• Responsible for the utilization of any PMLC process and standards
• Manages and audits PMLC deliverables
• Responsible for the utilization of Project Database, PM Artifacts, workflows, forms, Project Management Guidelines etc. by self and team
• Use and ensure utilization of CRE Project tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Project, Oracle, and others as defined by need
• Ensure that projects meet defined metrics
• Responsible and accountable for transparent, accurate, consistent project reporting (weekly, monthly, and quarterly)
  
  

Leadership

• Effectively lead teams by establishing department and individual goals
• Oversee the department and individual performance and improvement plans
• Responsible for coaching, counseling, assisting employees to develop individual career development and training plans
• Use technical knowledge experience combined with business acumen to provide thoughtful decision making and guidance in strategic implementation of United’s objectives and initiatives
• Is solution oriented and committed to a creating and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Models integrity possesses self-awareness and fosters an environment of accountability
• Will be held accountable for providing constant and transparent communication to their Team, Leadership, Stakeholders and Customers
• Mentor and develop a team that is empowered and engaged
  
  

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor of Science plus relevant experience
• Leadership/executive position working on a airport terminal development project of $1B
• 10 years Planning, Design and Construction Experience; plus, minimum 5 year’s experience in large program management
• Experience managing a team of direct reports
• Preferred experience with Project Controls, Contract Management., Risk Analysis and Mitigation, OCIP and other Insurance programs; Experience in alternate funded projects such as bond funded
• Conversant in aviation business terminology, design and engineering techniques, airport airfield designations, understand design and construction management process and vernacular, understanding of best practices of Portfolio, Program and Project Management (PMBoK)
• Executive Presentation Skills, Project Management, Negotiation, Financial Forecasting, Construction Project Controls and Accounting, Financial Analysis
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
• This role is based in Newark and follows a 100% onsite work schedule
• Travel up to 25% for meetings, conferences, and business-related engagements is required
  
  

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Aviation Management and Planning
• PMP Certification; Lean (Blackbelt) and/or Six Sigma Training)
• Background in construction safety, capital improvement planning for facilities, Facility Management, Aviation Master Planning, possess understanding of bond financing process and requirements
• Knowledge of FAA, ICAO, IATA standards, guidelines and requirements that relate to planning and design of airport infrastructure and facilities
• Peer-to-peer training new process and tools
  
  

The base pay range for this role is $155,895.00 to $212,410.00.

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