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The Airport Properties and Concessions Manager has overall responsibility for the Authority’s properties management including concessions planning and oversight, airfield aeronautical business, commercial property development, lease administration, risk management, and certain purchasing and procurement processes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Directs, manages, and markets the Commission’s properties, concessions, rentals, land and facility development and leasing, with a focus on regulatory compliance, revenue growth, and diversification. Manages complex real estate ground leases and related development contracts, management contracts, and permits. Identifies and implements a comprehensive strategy to attract new aeronautical and commercial business operators as well as retain and grow existing aeronautical and non-aeronautical tenants. Monitors contractual terms, anticipates, and identifies the preferred approach to providing passenger amenities and services. Proactively engages, fosters, and maintains positive tenant relationships and serves as the Administers the Commission’s property and concession development and management policies to ensure compliance.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures for commercial property management in an airport environment.
Administration and Leadership Knowledge: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, operations resource allocation, emergency response, leadership techniques, production methods, and the leadership of employees.
Qualified candidates must possess strong skills in Operational IT Systems Knowledge, Communication, Presentation, Customer Service, Critical Thinking and Decision Making, Problem Solving, REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, economic/real estate development, supply chain management, aviation business, or closely related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience. Two (2) or more years of experience in an airport and or governmental environment preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES
Intermediate skills or higher in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) are required. Possess a working knowledge of systems related to airport properties and concessions. Possession of a valid Virginia Driver's License; ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge. The person should have the ability to evaluate and learn new systems quickly as they relate to internal processes. Certifications demonstrating additional knowledge related to the various divisions supervised are preferred including ACI or AAAE accreditations.