General Description and Classification Standards:

Reporting to the Airport Assistant General Manager, this role directs the Commercial Property Management and Commercial Real Estate business units.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day direction and strategic planning of assigned units; allocates and manages budgeted resources; establishes processes and procedures to maintain efficiency in the various commercial units; is a significant contributor in developing Airport policy and Airport strategic plans.

Supervision Received:

Under the direction of the Assistant General Manager, this position requires work to be completed independently with minimum supervision. Direction received focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature. This makes policy recommendations and would be considered “upper-middle” management.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Directs assigned functions at the Airport through subordinate managers for Commercial Property Management and Commercial Real Estate.
• Oversees the preparation of and/or writes lease agreements, amendments, and legislative documents.
• Processes various contracts and documents for approval and execution.
• Actively reviews tenant compliance with contract terms and ensures corrective action as required.
• Manages a comprehensive property and facilities inventory system.
• Ensures accurate data is entered into airport systems for billing and contract mgmt. purposes.
• Maintains and updates airport lease space maps to ensure accuracy.
• Actively coordinates with airlines and other tenant partners on projects, space use needs, etc.
• Arranges and holds quarterly AAAC meetings and other tenant related meetings.
• Manages special projects and handles other duties as assigned.
• Drives performance, productivity and accountability through measurable, results oriented performance metrics.
• Ensures the business needs of the Airport are continually blended with environmental compliance requirements in the planning and support of activities involving capital projects, and overall operation and maintenance of the Airport.
• Validates that all projects/contracts conform to established procurement guidelines.
• Establish departmental goals and evaluate the effectiveness of work processes, systems, and procedures.
• Work with community representatives, City management, and staff to establish departmental goals, objectives, and service needs; initiates meetings and focus groups to identify work plans, priorities, and potential solutions to issues.
• Proactively ensure the airport complies with the U.S. Federal regulations; interprets applicable laws, regulations, and policies to ensure compliance.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to various Managers and Supervisors or may directly supervise a staff of professionals and team leaders engaged in an organization-wide or policy-advisory activity. Guidance should typically be general and focus on objectives, results, and policies.
• Establish organization strategy and policy within required legislative or executive limitations.
• Make decisions in response to various requests from airport tenants (airlines, concession vendors, FAA, etc.) that may impact airport operations. Construction and maintenance projects are also reviewed, and decisions must be made to ensure safety, efficiency, and customer service are not adversely impacted.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of relevant laws, ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job and knowledge of inventory practices and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of airline industry concepts, including prominent players, airline routes, popular aircraft, the overall passenger experience, air cargo industry, airport leasing and rate setting methodologies and practices, etc.
• Skill in effectively and professionally communicating and interacting with elected officials, management, employees, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the City of Atlanta as they relate to the department.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret financial reports, lease agreements, legal documents, and related materials and assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner.
• Ability to use analytical skills, logic, and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in airport management, business administration, or related area. Minimum of five years of applicable work experience in airport/airline affairs, airport commercial property management, or related area.

Preferred Requirements

Airport Accredited Executive (AAE) is highly preferred.

Work Environment:

• Physical lifting and sensorial capabilities are required to perform this job successfully.
• The position requires sitting, standing, walking, lifting of 10+ pounds frequently.
• The position requires climbing, balancing, crouching, crawling or the use of stairs and ladders frequently.
• The position requires reaching/working overhead never or occasionally.
• This position requires the ability to work in inclement weather and in varying temperatures.
• The position may require the ability to work in a confined space.

Lifting Requirements:

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.