What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airport Director of Planning and Development position at City of Oklahoma City?
The City of Oklahoma City is seeking an Airport Director of Planning and Development to lead capital improvement and airspace planning for the City’s Department of Airports. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Airports, the Director provides overall project direction, decision-making, and prioritization for the planning, design, and construction programs that sustain and improve facilities and infrastructure at OKC Will Rogers International Airport. The Director also oversees airport master planning and the airports’ environmental management programs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Direct the development and implementation of capital improvement and airspace planning, including project direction, prioritization, and decision-making.
- Oversee airport master planning and the physical planning activities that sustain and improve airport facilities and infrastructure.
- Develop and manage major airport development programs, program budgets, and infrastructure maintenance programs.
- Coordinate, advise, and manage consultants, through staff, for the planning and design of expansion, new construction, and maintenance projects.
- Schedule, monitor, and inspect construction projects, ensuring safe construction activity with minimal disruption to airport operations, tenants, and the public.
- Oversee the airports’ environmental management programs, including clean-up, monitoring, reporting, and pollution prevention.
- Coordinate with tenants, outside organizations, and City staff on development services, inspections, permitting, and operational arrangements during construction.
- Ensure compliance with governing laws and federal regulations while meeting program objectives.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in aviation management, engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of six years of experience in airport planning, developing capital and maintenance programs, or construction projects, at an airport or another large institution such as a university or hospital.
- Knowledge of planning, construction, architecture, and engineering principles, including building codes, ADA provisions, fire codes, airport operations, and federal regulations related to airport operations.
Salary & Benefits
Salary is dependent on qualifications and will be based upon the knowledge and experience of the individual selected. The annual salary range for this position is $115,000 - $174,300 and is accompanied by a competitive benefits package.
Salary : $115,000 - $174,300