PHL VP of Facilities Maintenance

The Vice President of Facilities Maintenance serves as a visible leader and is responsible for a large and diversified maintenance program consisting of facilities and technical systems maintenance services for the City's Dual-Airport system which includes the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE).

The Vice President provides executive leadership and oversight for the facilities maintenance activities including building maintenance, custodial services, and pavements and grounds maintenance and assumes overall responsibility for directing technical trades’ services including electrical, electronic, and HVAC/Utility maintenance activities overseeing all areas of Asset Management. Additionally, the Vice President provides input, consults, and collaborates with leaders in other aviation divisions including Finance, Administration, Operations, Security, and Capital Development as well as interacts with external representatives such as federal, state and local regulatory agencies, tenants, and consultants to accomplish established department goals and outcomes.

The Vice President reports to the Airport’s Chief Operating Officer.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

Directs the maintenance, repair and upkeep of all structures and infrastructures, including airside pavement, roads, equipment, grounds and snow removal; oversees those responsible for building maintenance, repair, inspection, alteration and custodial services of Airport owned facilities through subordinate managers.

Direct the planning, development, and execution of standard operating procedures for recording data associated with Airport-wide assets.

Directs and supervises a staff of professional personnel assigned to the maintenance and facilities departments.

Develops and recommends plans, policies and programs designed to improve the airport’s efficiency and effectiveness in meeting the established goals.

Develops and implements standard operating policies and procedures and safety regulations in compliance with Federal, State, and Local government, as well as compliance with FAA regulations, Advisory Circulars and Cert Alerts. Directs the plans for scheduled inspections as required by Federal regulations (i.e. Part 139 and/or TSR 1542).

Responsible for ensuring airport facilities and grounds meet best-in-class standards, are clean, safe, and where applicable in compliance with federal regulations.

Work with key leaders in the organization to support the Airport's goals and mission.

Develops and recommends to the CEO plans, policies and programs designed to improve the airport’s efficiency and effectiveness in meeting the established goals.

Develops and directs policies and procedures to implement a comprehensive facilities maintenance program to optimize investment and maximize useful life of facilities. Directs the establishment of a cost effective, preventive maintenance program for all airport facilities, grounds and equipment.

Develops and implements emergency maintenance preparedness plans and coordinates with other departments in all emergency and disaster preparedness planning, training and actual emergency situations. Oversees the preparation of departmental operating budgets and is responsible for budget compliance status throughout the department and presents updates on performance of budget as required.

·Establishes and maintains working relationships and serves as liaison to contractors.

Establish and effectively communicate goals; develops program plans and milestones and assigns priorities; develops policies and procedures; projects budget requirements and allocates available resources.

Selects, assigns and develops employees; delegates and assigns work; evaluates employee performance and administers human resource management programs established by the City and Department of Aviation, and ensures the application of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and adheres to EEO requirements.

Oversees coordination with contract management unit and analyzes information needed for submission of requests for proposals and to identify vendors for contractual agreements for repairs; develops and makes presentations on asset management program to senior management and internal and external stakeholders; negotiates with stakeholders to implement departmental goals for asset management; provides assistance to Airport staff, city departments and the general public in obtaining and explaining information about assets; represents the asset maintenance program in various meetings and conferences.

Work with key leaders in the organization to support the CEO, COO and the airport’s mission.

Drives a high-performing team.

Perform other related duties as required and assigned by superior.

Qualifications

Education/Experience Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Maintenance Management, Public Administration, Aviation Management, Engineering or related field.

Ten (10) years of increasingly senior management experience in maintenance at a medium to large hub airport or large complex public facility.

Other Requirements:

Certified as an Accredited Airport Executive by American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) or as an U.S. Airport Professional (USAP) by Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), International Airport Professional (IAP) or Professional Facilities Management Certification is strongly desired.

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Vice President of Facilities Maintenance.

Residency:

New hires must establish and maintain residency in the city of Philadelphia within 6 months of appointment. Current City of Philadelphia employees must maintain residency in the City of Philadelphia while employed in this position.

Security Requirement:

Obtainment of a Security Badge is a condition of employment. Must pass and maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) and Airfield Operations Area (AOA) clearance at the time of appointment and during tenure of appointment.

See complete Job Description, including Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, linked in Recruitment Brochure.

PLEASE NOTE: AFTER YOUR APPLICATION IS COMPLETE, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN IMPORTANT EMAIL FROM US. PLEASE CHECK YOUR INBOX AND YOUR JUNK/SPAM FOLDER, AND IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED OUR EMAIL, PLEASE NOTIFY

Full Service