Posting Expires: Jan 31, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Minimum Salary: 173,441.00
Maximum Salary: 234,654.00

The Port of Seattle is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience. The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered.

As a Manager, Aviation Facilities & Infrastructure - Asset, you will lead and manage staff and develop and implement comprehensive plan for aviation infrastructure to support operational, regulatory, and stakeholder requirements.

• You will be the subject matter expert for infrastructure and system assets and be the primary point of contact with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies or districts.

• You will develop and lead the asset management program for Facilities & Infrastructure assets and oversee staff responsible for conducting the annual inventory and verification for financial regulatory requirements.

• You will develop requirements and perform asset infrastructure renewal and replacement program development and project management responsibilities for expense planning studies to support long-term vision.

• You will provide directions and develop comprehensive enterprise asset program preventative maintenance programs for operations and maintenance of infrastructure and system assets to maintain aviation operations and maximize life cycle of systems.

• You will partner with the Maintenance, Business, and Facilities departments to develop enterprise systems utilizing existing systems and data at the airport such as the computerized maintenance management system.

• You will develop tools, structure, and reports for the airport to implement an asset enterprise system that holistically incorporates lifecycle decision making in maintaining, replacing, and operating its assets.

• You will manage the development, maintenance, and governance of assets within aviation design guidelines and standards for facility and infrastructure.

• You will provide oversight and evaluation for integration of new methods, technologies, programs or processes.

• You will strategically initiate and sponsor capital programs, and coordinate with planning and capital development departments to ensure program schedule aligns with asset life cycle expectancy of systems and goals.

• You will prepare and present projects to senior leadership as required.

• You will manage staff workload to ensure that capital, tenant, and expense projects are supported.

• You will advocate for design standards implementation on projects and provide final direction for project-specific design standards variance requests.

• Experienced – You have twelve (12) years of experience in infrastructure system planning, design, modeling, construction, and/or maintenance, and two (2) years of supervisory/lead/mentor experience including leading a project or process. A bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture may be substituted for four (4) years of experience.

• Certifications/Licenses – You must possess one of the following: Professional Engineering (PE) license, Registered Architect, International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Certified Facility Manager certification, Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Registered Asset Management Professional certification, or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• Desired – We hope you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration or Accounting.

• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.

• Problem Solver – You have excellent problem-solving skills to develop original ideas, approaches and solutions to emergency situations and problems related to infrastructure systems assets.

• Strategic Leader – You can create a shared purpose, vision, or direction for the group or organization, and inspire others to work towards it. You can mentor, educate and develop support staff on program processes and procedures.

• Analytical – You have excellent analytical and decision-making skills to assess, issue, and determine an optimal solution with available information. You can aggregate and analyze data in a way that is meaningful to business operations in a timely manner.

• Subject Matter Expert – You can provide oversight and technical expertise to development of aviation programs and complex or unique infrastructure projects. You have advanced skills of asset systems.

• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role.

• Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.

• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.

• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance. You will also be required to obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Customs Seal within 30 days of hire.