Position Summary
The Senior Director of Airport Property Development (internal title: Senior Director of Real Estate) will lead a team responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of growth real estate construction projects from land identification, lease execution, design, contractor selection, and project management through to certificate of occupancy. The primary infrastructure overseen is aircraft storage hangars, airfield tarmac, and FBO terminals / offices. The Senior Director will be responsible for all of Jet Aviation’s leases including negotiations and ensuring lease commitments are being tracked and met. The role will actively engage with the industry to keep a database of hangar availability to support Jet Aviation’s managed fleet. This is an on-site role out of the locations listed below. The posted salary ranges will default to that of your regional location and will not include any premiums. The baseline range will be as follows: $114,700 – $170,000.
- Teterboro, NJ
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Houston, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Bedford, MA
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience in an airport construction environment
- Experience in building and managing project budgets of $10MM+, including airport hangar FBO projects
- At least 5 years’ experience in building projects in collaboration with airport authorities and FAA coordination (e.g. 7460 permits, environmental, CATEX, etc.)
- Thorough understanding of principles, concepts, internal business objectives and good industry knowledge of real estate/facilities management and project management
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
- Advanced analytical skills
- Strong project management experience
- Experience in leading functional/cross functional initiatives
Main Responsibilities
- Lead team actively managing Jet Aviation’s construction projects serving as coordination point for all parties involved (business stakeholders, vendors, airports, contractors, etc.)
- Planning and management of construction budgets and timelines to ensure projects are delivered within the project’s cost expectations; Actively anticipate overages and identify areas of saving
- Support all business cases for projects by providing construction cost estimates and site planning recommendations based on industry experience to optimize facility layout
- Understand and manage all of Jet Aviation’s leases including negotiation of agreements, pursuit of extension to certain leases, and tracking of all lease commitments.
- Identify and maintain an active database of hangar space available throughout the US in support of Jet Aviation’s managed fleet of aircraft
- Ad hoc duties, as required, to support the companies Real Estate portfolio
- Represent Jet Aviation as one company internally and externally with industry groups, regulatory bodies and the General Dynamics network
Desired Characteristics
- Has a pleasant, friendly, and helpful manner to deliver the best experience to customers and colleagues
- Quality driven with a passion for excellence to represent Jet Aviation as a Brand Ambassador
- Demonstration of and commitment to Jet Aviation values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status." varying statuses and EEO obligations and shouldnt be limited to just qualified candidates - statement should be changed to "Jet Aviation is commitment to developing strategies and programs to promote inclusive, diverse and accessible workplaces for everyone, which ensures as a candidate you receive due consideration for employment.
