Provide overall leadership for engineering operations supporting a 24/7/365 airport campus.
Develop and execute operating plans that drive reliability, efficiency, safety, and service excellence.
Serve as the primary escalation leader for critical system failures and operational disruptions.
Ensure continuous management coverage across all shifts and maintain strong operational discipline.
Oversee preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance programs utilizing CMMS platforms.
Drive contract performance where staffing, work completion, and inspection outcomes directly impact revenue.
Establish rigorous quality control processes, inspections, and reporting standards.
Develop and lead a formal safety program focused on risk reduction and regulatory compliance.
Recruit, develop, and lead highly skilled technical and management personnel.
Partner with airport leadership in regular operational reviews and performance meetings.
Support capital projects, warranty programs, and critical infrastructure upgrades.
Oversee planning and execution of utility shutdowns and other high-risk activities.
Protect sensitive airport operational systems including communications, navigation, and security infrastructure.
Own operational budgets, cost controls, and financial performance while identifying opportunities for efficiency and cost avoidance.

Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering or facilities leadership experience.
Airport or similarly complex transportation hub experience is strongly preferred.
Experience in a mission-critical, 24/7, high-public-facing environment (aviation, healthcare, data centers, transportation hubs, large campuses, etc.) highly desired.
Proven leadership within performance-based service environments preferred.
Able to complete and pass all TSA and CBP screening and badging requirements for airport security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline required.

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Building Engineering Director – Aviation

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