Under the general direction of the Director of Airport Properties and Airline Affairs, the Senior Real Estate Project Manager is responsible for projects from inception through completion, conducting negotiations, contract writing and interpretation, and team leadership. This position operates within tight timelines and has a high attention to detail and full accountability to achieve objectives. The incumbent provides business and technical analysis, contract expertise, and impeccable customer service to internal and external customers in compliance with regulatory and airport policies and procedures to meet business, contract, and revenue goals.

SUPERVISES OTHERS: NO

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

COMPENSATION: $104, 096 - $115, 026 Based on Experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops, drafts, analyzes, interprets, and manages aeronautical and non-aeronautical leases, use and lease agreements, operating agreements, letters of intent, memoranda of understanding, and airline-related service agreements.

• Proactively manages and takes accountability for documents through the Board/CEO approval process, including drafting Board documents, gathering necessary documents, and tracking internal approvals.

• Works with internal and external departments and legal counsel to ensure contractual compliance with Federal, State, local rules and regulations and Authority policies and procedures.

• Manages projects to include successful onboarding of airlines and airline support companies.

• Acts as a liaison between Authority and airline support tenants.

• Coordinates site visits and provides meaningful insight as to how proposed actions may impact airline and airline support tenants.

• Establishes effective project/program outcomes, creates project schedules, and takes responsibility for successful completion of project.

• Interacts with stakeholders to identify and meet contractual and facility needs, including site visits on airport property.

• Prepares, evaluates, awards, and manages solicitations for professional services, including surveys, appraisals, and title searches.

• Establishes effective project/program outcomes and schedules.

• Prepares and monitors project budgets, monitors allocated funds, and controls expenses.

• Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position.

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary.

COMPETENCIES

• Accountability: Taking responsibility for one's actions and decisions; Admitting mistakes and learning from them; Assuming responsibility for dealing with problems, crises, or issues.

• Influence Others: Influences others to be excited and committed to furthering the organization's objectives; Ability to gain other's support for ideas, proposals, and solutions.
• Critical thinking: Able to analyze a situation from different points of view; consider current and future impacts of decisions; objectively evaluate an issue to form a decision.
• Teamwork: The ability to function effectively within a team, contributing positively to collaborative efforts and achieving shared goals by demonstrating communication, collaboration, active listening, conflict resolution, and adaptability to different perspectives while respecting the roles and contributions of others. At times takes the lead and positively influences others.

REQUIRED FOR ALL HCAA JOBS

• In the event of an emergency or disaster that impacts the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department or the HCAA Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Such assignments may be before, during, or after the emergency/disaster.

• Complies with all HCAA Policies, Standard Procedures, Rules and Regulations, and Operating Directives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration, or related field.

• Three (3) years experience in contract writing and program/project management.

• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Accreditation as a Certified Member (CM) by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) within one year of hire.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Airline, airport, or aviation consulting experience.
• Experience working in the aviation industry, including coordination with airport operators, airlines, tenants, regulatory agencies, or other aviation stakeholders.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of business negotiations, contract law, project management, and financial analyses.

• Knowledge of airport operations, with demonstrated emphasis on interactions and relationships between the airport, airlines, and ground handlers.

• Knowledge of real estate development.

• Knowledge or project management principles and methodologies.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside the Authority.

• Ability to handle restricted, sensitive, and confidential information.

• Ability to provide outstanding customer service, serve the public, and represent the Authority with courtesy and professionalism.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Occasional standing & walking

• Sitting up to 6 hours per day

• Continuous typing

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization, or based on personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application, testing and hiring process. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation requests will be made case-by-case.