Airport Pavement Operations Manager

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW); United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is seeking a Senior Pavement Maintenance leader to oversee the maintenance, repair, and construction of airport pavements. The role emphasizes on-site leadership, safety, and cross-functional coordination to ensure safe operations.

You will mentor Supervisors and Technicians and plan future projects with compliance to regulations. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in public works or pavement maintenance with supervisory experience, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public works pavement maintenance principles and practices.
• Familiarity with maintenance planning and control techniques.
• Understanding of operating characteristics and maintenance needs of pavement maintenance equipment.
• Proficiency in concrete and asphalt construction techniques and safety regulations.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Skill in using tools, materials, and equipment in pavement maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pavement Maintenance team, set performance standards, evaluate staff, enforce HR policies.
• Develop, implement safety procedures complying with regulations.
• Collaborate with departments and external contractors; adjust priorities for emergencies.
• Estimate materials and labor; track time and materials on projects.
• Prepare and manage annual operating budget; ensure financial adherence.
• Coordinate with PMM to maintain inventory and adequate stock.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and communicate changes.
• Mentor Supervisors and Technicians; promote best practices.
• Plan and design future jobs ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Public works pavement maintenance

Maintenance planning

Pavement maintenance equipment

Concrete and asphalt construction

Communication skills

Leadership and supervision

Scheduling and workforce management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Overview

Under the general direction of the Senior Manager, Signs & Markings is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and construction of airport pavements, including concrete and asphalt surfaces. This role encompasses strategic planning, budgeting, and coordination of activities to ensure safe and efficient pavement operations throughout the airport.

Job Overview

Under the general direction of the Senior Manager, Signs & Markings is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and construction of airport pavements, including concrete and asphalt surfaces. This role encompasses strategic planning, budgeting, and coordination of activities to ensure safe and efficient pavement operations throughout the airport.

What You Will Be Doing

• This role is a people leader role which requires a consistent physical on-site presence to effectively coach teams, build the culture, and ensure strong cross-functional alignment. Physical on-site presence at the DFW Airport is required.
• Manages the Pavement Maintenance team by establishing performance standards, conducting employee performance evaluations, administering human resource policies, and providing staff training and development.
• Develops, reviews, and implements safety procedures in compliance with regulations to ensure a safe working environment for all team members.
• Collaborate with other departments and external contractors; establish priorities and adjust schedules to meet emergency demands and operational needs.
• Estimates material and labor requirements; records actual time and materials expended on projects and maintains accurate records and reports.
• Researches and analyzes products and services; prepares and manages the annual operating budget, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
• Requisitions tools and materials; monitors inventory levels and coordinates with Procurement & Materials Management (PMM) to maintain adequate stock.
• Ensures compliance with environmental regulations regarding pavement operations and communicates necessary adjustments to relevant personnel.
• Serves as a mentor to Pavement Maintenance Supervisors and Technicians, fostering career development and promoting best practices within the team.
• Plans and designs for future jobs, ensuring safety and compliance with applicable regulations during maintenance and construction activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Five (5) plus years of experience in public works or construction focusing on pavement maintenance, including two (2) years in a supervisory or management role.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above.
• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial driver's license or the ability to obtain one within a designated probation period.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of public works pavement maintenance principles and practices.
• Familiarity with maintenance planning and control techniques.
• Understanding of the operating characteristics and maintenance needs of pavement maintenance equipment.
• Proficiency in concrete and asphalt construction techniques and associated safety regulations.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective interaction with team members and external stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and evaluate the work of subordinates efficiently.
• Skill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment associated with pavement maintenance.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Must obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Airport Identification/Access Badge in accordance with TSA requirements and DFW Airport’s Airport Security Program within thirty (30) days from the date of employment and maintain qualification for a SIDA badge upon each badge renewal.
• This is a designated safety-sensitive position requiring drug and alcohol screening before employment and random screenings during the length of employment.
  
  

Effort

• Works in both office and outdoor maintenance environments, often exposed to varying weather conditions.
• Operates equipment requiring hand and foot coordination and uses near visual acuity for diagnosing pavement issues.
• Communicates via telephone, two-way radio, and in person; drives to various locations on airport property.
  
  

About Us

We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport-one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We are recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence and talented employees.

Our success is made possible because of the diverse talents of over 2,100 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connect our community to the world. We are looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be.

Bring your talents to DFW. Live and work with purpose.