Airport Engineer

About This Role

This engineering role at John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport involves overseeing tenant construction, alteration, or maintenance work within leased premises to ensure compliance with established processes. The Project Manager acts as a key point of contact, advising business partners, tenants, consultants, and contractors, and reports to the Manager of Tenant Construction and Alteration Process (TCAP).

Responsibilities

• Ensure all tenant leasehold modifications are performed consistent with the established Tenant Construction and Alteration Process (TCAP) and Tenant Construction Review Manual (TCRM)
• Maintain integrity of Tenant Construction and Alteration Process (TCAP) and deliver projects within the metrics set up by the central TCAP office
• Track all pertinent information regarding Tenant Alteration Application (TAA) and Minor Work Application (MWA) projects, including chairing project kickoff meetings with the Tenant and their Architect/Engineer of Record
• Facilitate meetings between Quality Assurance Design (QAD) Standards Unit and Tenant A/EOR to resolve Rider comments
• Follow up both internally and externally with appropriate parties to assure that next step items are meeting deadlines
• Work closely with JFK Resident Engineer’s Office (REO) staff to assure that a tenant project gets Final Permit of Occupancy or Use on behalf of the Facility Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or construction management
• A minimum of three (3) years’ hands-on experience in project management, design, inspection and/or construction
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Demonstrated knowledge of New York City Building Code requirements, construction standards, and other applicable Engineering Design codes

Nice to have:

• Proficiency with Trimble Unity Construct (formerly eBuilder), Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat
• Experience in construction management or engineering project management
• Experience with PA Tenant Construction Review Manual (TCRM) and Tenant Construction and Alteration Process (TCAP) Manual
• Experience in aviation and/or facilities design and operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of contract administration and the principles, methods and tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating and managing projects and resources
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently utilizing limited available resources to achieve complex goals
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement