Director - Corporate Real Estate Planning and Development
Director - Corporate Real Estate Planning and Development
Description
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Description
Get your hard hat ready. We're not just renovating the travel experience - we're renovating our physical spaces too. And our Corporate Real Estate team is on the front lines of procuring, designing and developing spaces at all our hubs, stations and city locations across the world. From airport affairs and business services to planning and development, this team is responsible for all our leases and major construction and renovation projects, system wide.
Job overview and responsibilities
The Director of Corporate Real Estate Planning and Development will oversee a team of staff resources while directly leading large scale airport development projects. This includes the completion of initiatives to plan, design and execute airport facility modification projects to make certain they are completed on time, on budget, in compliance with the following: airport operational need, corporate guidelines, jurisdictional code, airport lease requirements, other agreements, obligations and regulations to which the airline is bound. The leader in this role will collaborate with airport authorities to ascertain, understand, and collaborate with the airport staff on facilities or other airport infrastructure projects to ensure the airline interests are accounted for and addressed.
Portfolio Planning, Development and Management:
Establish and maintain strong business relationships with airport leaders
Manage the current state of ongoing or planned projects by the airport to develop master plans that benefit the long success of United
Provide input on airline impacts and collaborate on revisions to the planning design or construction approach to satisfy the airline's interests
Responsible for the development of long-term capital improvement plans within their assigned portfolio which can include condition assessments, collaborating with Facilities Maintenance on maintenance plans that align with deferred maintenance capital projects
Project Delivery:
Implement initiatives and manages team to plan, design and execute airport and commercial property facility and infrastructure construction projects
Manage development, programming, planning, design, construction, schedule, and budget related issues that pose challenges to the success of the project by drawing on knowledge of the planning, design, construction process knowledge and experience
Accountable for the compliance with budget, schedule, and scope of the projects within regional portfolio per the approved business case requirements including benefits realized
Ensure governance of the PMLC (UA and CRE), artifacts, and guidelines
Responsible for the utilization of any PMLC process and standards
Manages and audits PMLC deliverables
Responsible for the utilization of Project Database, PM Artifacts, workflows, forms, Project Management Guidelines etc. by self and team
Use and ensure utilization of CRE Project tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Project, Oracle, and others as defined by need
Ensure that projects meet defined metrics
Responsible and accountable for transparent, accurate, consistent project reporting (weekly, monthly, and quarterly)
Serve on governance board of all projects within team's portfolio
Leadership:
Effectively lead teams by establishing department and individual goals
Oversee the department and individual performance and improvement plans
Responsible for coaching, counseling, assisting employees to develop individual career development and training plans
Use technical knowledge experience combined with business acumen to provide thoughtful decision making and guidance in strategic implementation of United's objectives and initiatives
Is solution oriented and committed to a creating and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Models integrity possesses self-awareness and fosters an environment of accountability
Will be held accountable for providing constant and transparent communication to their Team, Leadership, Stakeholders and Customers
Mentor and develop a team that is empowered and engaged
Qualifications
What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor's Degree plus relevant work experience required
12+ years of related work experience required.
10+ years Planning, Design and Construction Experience; plus, minimum 2+ years' experience
Meets project metrics within approved business case cost and scope
Long term capital improvement planning of major assets, facilities, and infrastructure within assigned region/program
Lead effective teams by combining strategic thinking, business acumen and development of team members
Experience in Aviation
Experience managing a team of direct reports
Conversant in design and engineering techniques, airport airfield designations, understand design and construction management process and vernacular, understanding of best practices of Portfolio, Program and Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK)
Background in construction safety, capital improvement planning for facilities, Facility Management
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
This position is located in Houston and follows a hybrid schedule
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
Bachelor's of Science in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Aviation Management and Planning
8+ experience in aviation planning, design, construction project management
Knowledge of FAA, ICAO, IATA standards, guidelines and requirements that relate to planning and design of airport infrastructure and facilities
Aviation Master Planning, possess understanding of bond financing process and requirements
The base pay range for this role is $155,895.00 to $202,960.00. The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
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