A bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, facilities management, aviation management, asset management, or a related technical discipline; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, infrastructure management, asset management, engineering, construction management, airport operations, or a related field.
Experience in facilities, infrastructure, asset management, and capital project delivery.
Must pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances required to work at an airport.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Knowledge of asset lifecycle planning, reliability, maintenance, budgeting principles, and supervisory methods, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of airport security rules and regulations, access control, crisis response, and safety policies.
Knowledge of federal laws and Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration, and Customs and Border Protection regulations.
Proficiency with computerized maintenance management system or enterprise asset management platforms and related business systems.
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Advanced Microsoft Office application skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and remain within budget.
Ability to use specialized knowledge and job-related experience in the construction industry, with an emphasis on field coordination, to handle complex work assignments and manage project teams.
Ability to exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of an assignment and diagnose a complex functional area's strengths and weaknesses to develop recommendations for improvement.
Ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources and communicate complex information orally and in writing.
Ability to understand spoken information, speak clearly, comprehend written information, and communicate in writing.
Ability to recognize problems, reason through problems, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Responsibilities
Manage the maintenance, reliability, and operational readiness of Terminal 4 airside, landside, and building infrastructure assets.
Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize asset performance and reduce operational risk.
Lead asset lifecycle planning, condition assessments, and long-term capital renewal strategies to support business and operational objectives.
Oversee maintenance service providers and contractors, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, performance, and contractual requirements.
Support the planning, design review, construction, and commissioning of infrastructure improvement and renewal projects.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, environmental, safety, airport security, and Port Authority requirements.
Manage inspections, testing, reporting, and recordkeeping programs for regulated and critical infrastructure assets.
Prepare budgets, forecasts, cost analyses, and performance reports to support operational and capital planning.
Analyze asset and maintenance performance data, develop key performance indicators, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.
Respond to operational incidents, emergencies, severe weather events, and snow operations as required.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, tenants, regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractors to support safe and efficient airport operations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities.
Desired Qualifications
Certified Facility Manager, Project Management Professional, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional, Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional, or equivalent professional certification.
Experience with airport airside and landside operations and infrastructure.
Airport or critical infrastructure experience.
Familiarity with ISO 55000 asset management principles and reliability-centered maintenance methodologies.
Familiarity with Port Authority standards, airport construction requirements, and aviation regulatory environments.
Position Overview: The Facility Manager is responsible for ensuring that Terminal 4’s physical building assets and infrastructure operate safely, efficiently and cost effectively. This role ensures the safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant operation of critical infrastructure systems that support terminal operations and the passenger experience. The role collaborates closely with Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, Environmental Affairs, contractors, tenants, and regulatory agencies to ensure infrastructure assets remain operationally ready while supporting JFKIAT's long-term asset management, sustainability, and capital investment objectives.
Reports to: Director, Facilities FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the maintenance, reliability, and operational readiness of Terminal 4 airside, landside, and building infrastructure assets
Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize asset performance and reduce operational risk
Lead asset lifecycle planning, condition assessments, and long-term capital renewal strategies to support business and operational objectives
Oversee maintenance service providers and contractors, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, performance, and contractual requirements
Support the planning, design review, construction, and commissioning of infrastructure improvement and renewal projects
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, environmental, safety, airport security, and Port Authority requirements
Manage inspections, testing, reporting, and recordkeeping programs for regulated and critical infrastructure assets
Prepare budgets, forecasts, cost analyses, and performance reports to support operational and capital planning
Analyze asset and maintenance performance data, develop KPIs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, efficiency, and sustainability
Respond to operational incidents, emergencies, severe weather events, and snow operations as required
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, tenants, regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractors to support safe and efficient airport operations
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Facilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training, and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or Architecture, Aviation Management, Asset Management, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, infrastructure management, asset management, engineering, construction management, airport operations, or a related field
Experience in facilities, infrastructure, asset management, and capital project delivery
Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Project Management Professional (PMP), LEED AP, Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), or equivalent professional certification preferred
Experience with airport airside and landside operations and infrastructure preferred
Airport or critical infrastructure experience preferred
Special Requirements
Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances required to work at an airport.
Valid Driver’s License
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge
Knowledge of asset lifecycle planning, reliability, maintenance, and budgeting principles Supervisory methods, practices and procedures
Familiarity with ISO 55000 asset management principles and reliability-centered maintenance methodologies preferred
Familiarity with Port Authority standards, airport construction requirements, and aviation regulatory environments preferred
Federal laws, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Customs Border Patrol (CBP) regulations
Skills
Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) /Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) platforms and related business systems
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Advanced Microsoft Office application skills
Active learning: Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Active listening: Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times
Time management: Manage one’s own time or the time of others
Coordination with others: Adjust actions in relation to others' actions
Judgement and decision making: Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and remain within budget
The ability to use specialized knowledge and job-related experience in the construction industry with an emphasis on field coordination to handle complex work assignments and manage project teams
Able to exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of an assignment and can diagnose a complex functional area's strengths and weaknesses to develop recommendations for improvement
Ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources to develop and communicate complex information orally and in written format
Comprehend oral information: Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Speak: Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
Comprehend written information: Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
Write: Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
Recognize problems: Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
Reason to solve problems: Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Make sense of information: Quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability. To be qualified for this position an individual must meet the following standards and/or be able to perform the essential functions and activities. The physical activities for this position involve pulling, pushing, and standing, sitting, stooping, walking, crouching, kneeling, and jumping. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel from floor to floor and in varying outdoor weather conditions. An individual in this position may be required to lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. The essential sensory and communicative activities include feeling, hearing, and vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
All JFKIAT employees must commit to supporting our 4 strategic pillars: