Date Opened: Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Aviation Department

Function Operations Management

Salary: $83,208.00 - $104,010.00 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

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Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

This position is to assist the Building Activation Manager by helping to coordinate tasks involved in the commissioning and opening of new and renovated buildings at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Work involves coordinating with engineering and architectural consultants, airline and concession tenants, aviation division staff, TSA staff, etc., in connection with the opening/commissioning of airport facilities. Work involves reviewing/understanding designs, plans, specifications, technical reports, and applications. Work involves some technical decision-making and independent judgment within established guidelines. Work is evaluated based on results.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports to the ORAT Manager and ORAT Project Managers on all matters related to ORAT projects; provides assistance and support on complex projects and manages projects independently as the need arises to support the CLT ORAT team.
• Collaborates with airport leadership, project team, airlines, vendors, tenants, and all other key airport stakeholders to plan ORAT activities and provide updates.
• Assists in coordinating tasks on multiple construction projects, consultants, and contractors at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
• Plans, procures, and schedules FF&E for various projects, including soliciting contractor bids/proposals.
• Manages vendor contracts for multiple ORAT vendors.
• Tracks project schedules to coordinate ORAT activities, adjusting as the project schedule changes.
• Coordinates and communicates with internal and external stakeholders for relocations and construction logistics impacts.
• Monitors and reports on contract changes, monitors contractor performance, solicits contractor bids/proposals, monitors quality of design work, provides regular status reports, performs special studies, and responds to requests from other Aviation Divisions and the Building Activation Manager.
• Interfaces with various governmental agencies to ensure departmental compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensures all components of new spaces have been fully tested and accepted. Confirms that staff have been trained prior to Go-Live.
• Helps implement scheduling decisions related to building openings based on the needs of all aviation partners. Prepares clear and concise reports, schedules, and completes projects accurately and on schedule.
• Interprets contracts, bids/proposals, specifications, and other technical documents.
• Calculates cost estimates and identifies resources needed for projects.
• Reviews the work of architects, engineers, and other project service providers. Makes project recommendations as necessary to support airline tenant operations.  
• Provides assistance to project managers, contract officers, and others during various phases of project design and construction to ensure facilities/buildings open and operate as needed. 

General Information:

• Standard hours apply; however, occasionally non-traditional work hours are necessary to accomplish projects, and are subject to emergency calls back to work. Ability to work occasional night shift is required.
• Requires a valid driver’s license, with no more than six points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a City driving permit.
• Certain criminal convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and, therefore, preclude them from employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent plus seven years of experience
• 2 Year College Degree plus five years of experience
• Bachelor's Level Degree plus three years of experience

Preferred Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree plus three years of applicable work experience or an Associate’s degree plus five years of applicable work experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, credentials, and relevant work or military experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties. Certified Associate in Project Management or Project Management Professional preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts of construction administration. 
• Ability to manage the building activation process to ensure the timely completion of projects.
• Ability to interpret contracts, bids/proposals, specifications, and other technical documents.
• Experience with database management and project management software.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (verbal and written communication skills)
• Enthusiasm and willingness to participate and work effectively with co-workers, tenants, and contractors, representing the airport in a professional and positive manner.
• Adapt to a dynamic environment where responsibilities or duties may shift to supporting other team members’ projects.
• Ability to work safely and securely in public, restricted, and sterile areas with situational awareness.
• Ability to produce technical reports.
• Ability to successfully apply and direct change control principles to project design and implementation.
• Ability to coordinate and verify the work of development staff and contractors.
• Ability to apply conflict resolution techniques.
• Ability to learn Airport processes and ask appropriate questions.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

ADA and Other Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

Lifting, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, climbing, and the ability to perform work under adverse weather and environmental conditions.

Sensory Requirements:

• Touch
• Hearing
• Vision (distance, near, and peripheral)
• Color distinction
• Depth perception

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [email protected].

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.