CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONAL READINESS MANAGER

(003358)
Location: Seattle Tacoma International Airport::
Organization: Oper’l Readiness Act’n Trans
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Expires: May 10, 2025, 1:59:00 AM
Minimum Salary: 114,478.00 Maximum Salary: 154,882.00
Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience. The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered.
Some of what you’ll be doing:

As a Construction and Operational Readiness Manager, you will coordinate construction activity in, around, and outside the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). You will maintain operational integrity and ensure successful openings of new facilities and assets at SEA.

• You will review and process submitted construction activity, collaborate on construction projects at SEA, and monitor upcoming construction activities for risks and impacts to airport operations, tenants, and traveling public.
• You will conduct site walks with project team staff, tenants, and operators to ensure awareness of construction activity, potential impacts, and mitigations.
• You will evaluate and deny construction work if it is too impactful to operations or negotiate work arounds and modifications to planned work.
• You will identify construction activities that will have a substantial impact to passenger operations and facilitate working groups with projects, Port departments, and SEA business partners to develop Construction and Operational Readiness (COR) Plans to mitigate those impacts.
• You will ensure COR Plans are implemented as developed during the appropriate phases of construction, monitor the work, and manage for contingencies or needed adjustments.
• You will plan and develop needed activation activities that each stakeholder or employee group needs for opening day operations.
• You will execute activities to ensure new facilities meet the needs of the operation and verify that staff working in the facility are familiar with and are properly trained on new procedures, equipment, and systems.
• You will provide post-opening support to users, tenants, and internal departments responsible for day-to-day operations in new facilities.
• You will participate and provide feedback as a technical and operational reviewer in project development, design charettes, applicable change orders and Request for Information (RFIs) of SEA projects.
• You will investigate and help resolve construction-related complaints from Aviation Operations, SEA tenants, or other Port departments, and provide guidance and education to project staff on best practices to reduce the chance of construction activity negatively impacting operators and the traveling public.
• You will support external projects and stakeholders with review of designs, work plans, construction phasing, access, or questions about compliance with Port construction and operational standards, reducing impacts to SEA operations.

Who you are:

• Experienced – You have five (5) years of experience with construction management and/or airport/airline operations.
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Knowledge of Construction – You will have knowledge and understanding of the principles of project management, construction phasing, submittals, RFIs and reviewing construction drawings.
• Knowledge of ORAT – You will be familiar with ORAT methodologies, principles, and practices for new facility transitions from construction through operation, including activities to ensure staff are familiar with the new facility, procedures, and equipment.
• Multi-Tasking - Management of multiple concurrent projects and priorities typically involving cooperation, time, and support from internal teams and external partners.
• Effective Communicator – You have effective verbal, written, and active listening skills. You can write concise, organized, and clear communications to internal and external customers ensuring progress is tracked accurately.
• Problem Solver – You are proactive and can problem solve integrating information and determine reasonable alternatives. You question provided information to fully understand risks, issues and mitigations.

What else you need to know:

• Driver’s License – You will need a valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one, is required in order to travel locally to project sites.
• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. You may be required to work during emergencies and off shift hours to address any issues that could adversely impact Port operations.
• Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion. You may be required to work outside during inclement weather.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.

Why you’ll love it here:

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Why the Port of Seattle:
Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability.
Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity

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