Senior Vice President, Engineering, Planning, and Facilities
SARASOTA MANATEE AIRPORT AUTHORITY JOB CLASS SPECIFICATION Job Code: 3022
Grade: E55 JOB TITLE: Senior Vice President, Engineering, Planning, and Facilities REPORTS TO: President, Chief Executive Officer DEPARTMENT: Engineering, Planning and Facilities FLSA STATUS: Exempt Current Starting Salary: $137,490 Salary Range as of October 1, 2025: $146,001 - $269,002 JOB SUMMARY Provides Management Assistance to President, Chief Executive Officer in overseeing the Engineering, Planning and Facilities Departments. Manages plans, assigns, directs, and coordinates the Authority's, Engineering, Planning, and Facilities Departments to assure appropriate execution of project and master planning, airport engineering including design, construction, inspection, and grant administration and the environmental management programs except for the noise monitoring program. Responsible for oversight of Engineering, Planning, and Facilities staff, consultants, technical specialists, surveyors, contractors and others in the implementation of master plans, environmental programs, airport construction projects, and airport maintenance programs and projects. Work is performed under the supervision of the President, Chief Executive Officer, and requires independent judgment, discretion, initiative and supervisory ability. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Job Responsibilities: Directs, supervises, delegates, hires, terminates, coaches, supports, conducts performance evaluations, counsels, and monitors Facilities Manager and Engineering and Planning personnel. Oversees the activities of the Engineering, Planning, and Facilities Departments ensuring compliance with all Airport policies, laws, and FAA regulations.Directs the Engineering, Planning, and Facilities Departments to formulate and implement policies. Coordinates each department’s activities with Airport tenants, federal, state and local agency liaisons.Assists the President, Chief Executive Officer and makes recommendations when conferring with airline tenants, FAA, and FDOT regarding operational regulations and procedures.Reviews and oversees annual budget requests for Engineering, Planning, and Facilities Departments.Confers with representatives of federal, state, and local agencies, commercial air carriers, private operators, and other users of Airport facilities regarding maintenance issues.Participates in community relations activities including presentations and speeches to local organizations. Represents the Airport on various public and private committees and with government entities.Prepares departments' short- and long-term goals and objectives and develops and recommends policies and resolutions for SMAA approval.Establishes and coordinates a range of planning functions including master planning to identify airport development and expansion alternatives necessary to support an FAA/FDOT approved Airport Layout Plan.Prepares grant applications for federal assistance, as necessary.Manages, plans, supervises, assigns, trains, hires, terminates, and conducts performance evaluations for staff. Establishes objectives, work programs, and priorities.Coordinates and oversees the development of policies, programs, procedures, standards, and schedules related to planning, engineering, and environmental functions.Oversees consulting engineers and contractors building Airport facilities. Assures all construction is performed according to federal, state, and local laws, FAA regulations, and Airport policies.Plans, formulates, coordinates, and implements environmental projects and policies to ensure full compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.Develops pollution prevention programs designed to reduce the authority's exposure to future liability.Inspects work during and after completion for quality and timeframe adherence. Reviews and ensures work is performed in compliance with specifications and/or plans.Reviews bids and specifications submitted for Airport construction projects. Recommends the selection of consulting engineers and contractors to the President, Chief Executive Officer. Conducts minor feasibility studies.Recommends various short-, medium-, and long-term plans for Airport development, capital improvement, and expansion programs. Monitors the implementation and maintenance of the approved schedule.Serves as environmental affairs adviser to management by keeping abreast of new laws and regulations, developing, and interpreting regulations, and recommending procedures and practices for implementation.Develops the division budget, approves expenditure of budgeted funds, and monitors adherence to budget allocations.Approves consulting engineers’ and contractors’ progress and final payments. Designs programs to reduce costs.Prepares applications for federal and state grants. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, radio, office machines, and calculator. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Where "preferred" is indicated, the qualification is not essential. Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Urban Planning or another related field.Five years of Planning, Engineering, and Environmental airport experience to include at least three years in a supervisory capacity. Licenses and Certifications: P.E. and/or AICP Preferred. AAAE’s CM or AAE Preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of airport planning.Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and structural engineering.Knowledge of environmental principles, procedures, practices, and laws.Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental and aviation agencies and their respective regulations.Knowledge of project planning and scheduling.Knowledge of heavy industrial construction and construction management methods and techniques.Knowledge of, and ability to understand, interpret and apply pertinent provisions of federal, state, local, FAA, and other agency regulations and ordinances.Knowledge of the procedures for obtaining federal funding through the Airport Improvement Program and use of Passenger Facility Charges.Knowledge of the design and layout of airport facilities.Knowledge of airport and aircraft operations and the aviation industry.Public speaking skills.Personnel supervisory and management skills including interviewing skills and ability to conduct performance evaluation.Ability to draft technical policies, procedures, reports, forms, letters, and memorandum.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both oral and written.Ability to plan, organize, train and assign duties to subordinates.Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Ability to establish, and maintain effective working relationships with executives, officials, employees, and the public. Physical Requirements: The Senior Vice President, Engineering, Planning, and Facilities must be diligent in adhering to all work-related safety rules, procedures and regulations and take the precautions necessary to comply with the Airport Authority safety policy. Mental Requirements: As a Senior Vice President, Engineering, Planning, and Facilities, the employee must have the mental capacity to provide support to all departments; must be capable of successfully interacting with employees, outside agencies and the general public; develop and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, fellow employees, outside agencies and the general public and have the mental capacity to provide support to the President, Chief Executive Officer. Environmental Requirements: The Senior Vice President, Engineering, Planning, and Facilities generally works in an office environment. Summary Clause: The duties and responsibilities listed in this job class specification are intended only as illustrations of the various duties to be performed and are not all inclusive. The omission of other specific duties does not exclude them from being performed by the Senior Vice President, Engineering, Planning, and Facilities if the duties are similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job class specification does not constitute an employment contract between SMAA and the Senior Vice President, Engineering, Planning, and Facilities and is subject to change at the discretion of the Airport.ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.3022one
Summary Of Benefits
Full Time Employees
Employer Paid Benefits
Waiting Period
Employee & Dependent Medical Insurance
SMAA offers two Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plans - A Low Option PPO Plan and an HSA/HDHP. 100% of employee premium is paid by SMAA and the employee contributes toward the chosen dependent coverage.
The first day of the month following your 30-day waiting period
Employee & Dependent Dental Insurance
SMAA pays 100% of employee and dependent coverage under Florida Combined Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
The first day of the month following your 30-day waiting period
Employee & Dependent Life Insurance (100% paid by SMAA – employee is insured for 2x annual salary up to $100,000; spouse is insured for $5,000; dependent is insured for $2,500)
The first day of the month following your 30-day waiting period
Travel Insurance
Immediate
Employee Assistance Program
Immediate
Short-Term Disability (100% paid by SMAA)
1 year
Sick-Time
90 days
Vacation Leave
6 months
Retirement Plan (A 401 plan administered by the Principal Financial Group)
6 months
Reimbursement for Continuing Education
6 months
Floating Holidays
6 months
National Holidays
Immediate
Special Discount Programs (Varies)
Immediate
Voluntary/Optional Benefits
Waiting Period
Pre-Paid Legal Plan (Voluntary – payroll deduction)
Immediate
Deferred Compensation Plan (Voluntary – payroll deduction)
90 days
Group Term Life, Supplemental Medical, and Long-Term Disability Insurance (Voluntary – payroll deduction)
90 days
Airlines and Aviation
Engineering and Information Technology
Full-time