Airport Planning Manager (Planning & Development Team Leader) - Aviation Department

About This Position The City of Phoenix Aviation Department operates the Phoenix Airport System, which includes Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, and Phoenix Goodyear Airport. The Department has created a new position in the Planning & Environmental Division (P&E) to oversee the planning processes that support facility needs and capital improvement projects for all three airports. This senior‑leadership role will ensure capital investment across terminals, airfield, landside, and support facilities is aligned with the airports’ long‑term growth, operational needs, and regulatory requirements. The Essential Duties of This Position Include Support the CIP evaluation and programming process through timely communications, participate in the CIP Steering Committee, provide technical direction, and review PDDs and coordination with stakeholder divisions. Apply advanced knowledge of airport planning, design, engineering, and construction processes in the development of PDDs that address high‑level scope, budget, phasing strategies, constructability, feasibility, and operational continuity. Oversee staff and consultants supporting PDD development. Maintain effective relationships with key internal CIP stakeholders responsible for finance, technology, maintenance, engineering, and aviation leadership. Contribute to the leadership and success of P&E. Maintain knowledge of current and emerging regulations, policies, and trends impacting airport development and programming. Manage special projects and studies in support of various administration, grants planning, environmental, land use, airspace, and noise initiatives. Prepare and deliver effective presentations to a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Review, process, and organize consultant scopes, invoices, and overall project management responsibilities. Coach, mentor, and supervise staff as assigned. Ideal Candidate Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently. Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize, especially under tight deadlines. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage good relationships with a diversity of stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to prepare effective planning communication, including presentations and planning graphics. Demonstrated ability in analyzing conceptual project costs, enabling actions, design effectiveness, and delivery methods. Demonstrated ability to review airport planning and development concepts and analyze them for standards compliance, effectiveness, and efficiency. Knowledge of FAA rules and regulations related to planning management, grants administration, and airport development. Salary Pay and Hiring Range: $97,780.80 to $144,476.80 annually. Pay Range Explanation Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Benefits Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions. 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions. Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans. Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan. Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually. Dental, vision, and life insurance options. Employer paid long‑term disability. Free bus/light rail pass. Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year. Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days. Paid parental leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12‑month period. Federal student loan forgiveness offered through Savi. Minimum Qualifications Five years of responsible experience in urban planning, business assistance, capital improvement, design and/or construction projects at a level that required supervision and participation in the planning processes. Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, urban planning, architecture, engineering, construction management, economics, or a related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position. The following list is not all inclusive but includes TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers. Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. For information regarding pre‑screening and driving positions, please refer to the department’s resources. Preferred Qualifications Three or more years of supervisory experience. Five or more years of recent airport planning experience. Recent experience preparing and reviewing PDDs. Recent experience facilitating or supporting CIP processes. Experience leading group decision‑making processes. Experience with budgeting, financial planning, and federal/state grant administration. Master’s degree and/or professional certification (AICP, AAE or PE). City of Phoenix is an equal‑opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Phoenix