Airport Assistant Director of Planning & Development - Structural/Civil Engineering

CITY OF ATLANTA, GA
College Park, Georgia United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 18, 2024
  • Full Time
  • Aviation or Harbor
  • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Engineering
  • Planning and Development
  • Job Description

    Salary range: $129,296-$161,647

    General Description and Classification Standards

    The proponent will effectively manage a staff comprised of Department of Aviation and consultant personnel, whose primary objective is to plan, design, build, and maintain airport facilities in a safe and efficient manner. The Department’s capital program has work divided into numerous areas, or types, of work.

    We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Director of Structural Engineering to lead our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all structural engineering projects, ensuring their successful completion within budget and on schedule. They will also play a key role in developing and implementing engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.

    The Assistant Director’s position will be responsible for managing, designing, and overseeing engineering designs and collaborating with other disciplines. Most designs will be produced by on-call design consultants under contract to the Department of Aviation. Design management includes managing task orders, design budgets, technical details of design, and schedules. The designs include building, utilities, airfield, roadway, and other specialized designs. The proponent will also be responsible for supporting the Department’s tenant review process, whereby the proponent will also be reviewing designs submitted by airport tenants. When workload allows, the proponent may be allowed to self-perform design.

    The individual provides day-to-day guidance to staff members on project-related issues as well as ensures compliance with program processes and procedures including the monitoring and mitigation of risk to project execution. The proponent will also perform administrative management functions.

    This is NOT a routine promotional level position and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented.

    Supervision Received

    This position requires work to be completed independently with minimum supervision. Direction received is a function of the task, with direction focusing on strategic objectives as well as project detail and is typically collaborative in nature.

    Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related area (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis),10 years of work experience in medium and large hub airport construction or similar area with some experience as a supervisor, team leader, etc.

    Preferred Education & Experience

    Master's degree in Engineering, or related area (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis). 10 years of work experience in medium and large hub airport design and construction or similar area with some experience as a supervisor, team leader, etc.

    Licensures and Certifications

    Preferred: Professional Engineering License (P.E.)

    Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

    Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully.

    Typical environmental conditions associated with job. The typical work environment is in a Department of Aviation office. However, the proponent is expected to visit projects in the field under all weather conditions. The proponent is also expected to visit project sites at night or on weekends as work and project circumstances dictate. The proponent is also required to workday or night shifts at the airport’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when extenuating circumstances dictate such work. These shifts may require staying at the EOC for consecutive days.

    Closing Date/Time: 2024-11-29
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Atlanta
    • City of Atlanta

    At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life. If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

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