VP of Building Asset Management
10 days ago
Raleigh
Job Description Vice President Building Asset Management About Us: Welcome to the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority, where we operate Raleigh-Durham International Airport, a vital hub connecting North Carolina to the world. In 2024, our teamwork helped us serve 15.5 million passengers, generate a $24.1 billion economic impact, and our dedication to excellence has been recognized with a Top Five passenger satisfaction ranking in North America. We're a tight-knit team of over 400 employees where accountability and collaboration are our guiding principles, and safety is our top priority. Whether your role is indoors or outdoors, you'll be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions. We believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and professional development to help your career take flight. About You: You embody core values that will play a pivotal role in connecting our community to places and the people who matter most. Your commitment to continuous learning will drive innovation and growth, while your unwavering integrity ensures that our brand remains trustworthy and reputable. Your respect for colleagues and clients alike fosters a collaborative and positive environment. Your dedication to excellence in every task you undertake will elevate our brand’s standards. Lastly, your team spirit will unite our efforts and amplify our collective success. About the Role: Lead the Infrastructure That Keeps Us Flying The Vice President of Building Asset Management serves as one of the captains for RDU’s buildings and building systems department— you’ll use capital and operating budgets to balance long-range infrastructure planning with day-to-day operational execution of planning, leading, and facilitating the maintenance, renewal, and replacement of existing facilities across the campus. This role ensures our airline and tenant modifications, retail and concessions upgrades, rental car facilities, and ongoing infrastructure improvements are safe, modern, and ready to support a world-class airport operation. This is more than facilities management and development—it’s stewardship of the infrastructure that powers one of the nation’s fastest-growing airports. As Vice President of Building Asset Management, you’ll: • Lead at scale — Oversee major building and building systems renewal and replacement programs that support airline operations, concessions, rental cars, and tenant partners., • Shape the future — Drive capital renewal and modernization efforts that align with RDU’s long-term strategic and growth plans., • Operate where it matters most — Work in a 24/7, high-visibility environment where safety, reliability, and passenger experience are mission-critical., • Build and inspire teams — Lead talented internal staff and external partners through complex, high-impact projects. Compensation: • Maximum – Based on experience, • Minimum - $141,790.48 What You’ll Do: • Develops strategic rehabilitation programs for building infrastructure and systems., • Evaluates and implements new technologies and systems, including energy management programs, to enhance airport operations and reduce costs., • Represents the Authority in interaction with airlines and other tenants and federal agencies on building infrastructure and systems and associated operational matters., • Develops and oversees architectural, engineering, construction, and procurement-related contracts and agreements., • Reviews technical content and operational requirements in construction plans, specifications, and project manuals for compliance with program objectives, budget, and schedule., • Monitors adequacy of private sector firms and employees., • Researches, negotiates, and facilitates resolution of disputes between contracting parties., • Assists legal counsel in preparing complex legal agreements and resolving disputes., • Participation as a member of a response team to support other divisions during emergencies and irregular operations., • Keeps executive level staff fully informed of all department initiatives, industry initiatives and activities that affect organizational policy., • Leads a team of professional staff and inspires the team to achieve department and organizational goals, adopt new positions or opinions and promotes shared organizational mission, vision, and core values. Addresses issues in an open, constructive, professional manner, and persuades others to approach issues in the same manner., • Performs additional related work as required. What You Need: Education: Required: Required: Required: • Professional Registration as an Engineer or Architect, • LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) certification Typical Work Hours: • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday Location: • On-site RDU Airport Campus RDU Benefits: At the Authority, we appreciate you and care about your health, happiness, and future. Our benefits start on day one, including medical, dental, vision, tuition assistance, employee discounts, and perks like an on-site gym, a dedicated wellness team, and frequent company and team outings. For a full list of benefit offerings, check out the RDU.com Careers Page. A detailed job description will be provided during the recruitment screening process.