
Deputy Executive Director (DED) of Maintenance and Facilities
LAWA (LAX), Los Angeles, CA, United States
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) serves as the aviation authority for two of Southern California’s most critical infrastructures: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys General Aviation Airport (VNY). LAWA is a self-supporting department in the City of Los Angeles and is governed by a seven-member Board of Airport Commissioners (Board).
The DED for Maintenance and Facilities is responsible for overseeing Facilities and Technical and Maintenance Services, Asset Management, and other utility group divisions. The DED is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of all existing terminal, airside, and landside facilities at LAWA and the procurement, repair, and replacement of all LAWA police, construction, and other equipment and vehicles. The individual will be responsible for enforcing facility replacement standards and systems, tenant construction approvals, small works construction projects, LAX’s central utility plant, and the maintenance of LAWA building systems. The person will report to the COO.
LAWA requires that applicants for the DED of Maintenance and Facilities possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with a degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field. The ideal candidate should also possess superior leadership skills with at least five years of full-time management-level experience in facilities replacement schedules, facilities design, budget control, and construction scheduling. Knowledge of major airport planning and administration is also highly desired. Appointment to a position in the classification is subject to a one-year probationary period as provided by Section 1011 of the City Charter.
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The DED for Maintenance and Facilities is responsible for overseeing Facilities and Technical and Maintenance Services, Asset Management, and other utility group divisions. The DED is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of all existing terminal, airside, and landside facilities at LAWA and the procurement, repair, and replacement of all LAWA police, construction, and other equipment and vehicles. The individual will be responsible for enforcing facility replacement standards and systems, tenant construction approvals, small works construction projects, LAX’s central utility plant, and the maintenance of LAWA building systems. The person will report to the COO.
LAWA requires that applicants for the DED of Maintenance and Facilities possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with a degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field. The ideal candidate should also possess superior leadership skills with at least five years of full-time management-level experience in facilities replacement schedules, facilities design, budget control, and construction scheduling. Knowledge of major airport planning and administration is also highly desired. Appointment to a position in the classification is subject to a one-year probationary period as provided by Section 1011 of the City Charter.
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