Senior Analyst Infrastructure

JetBlue; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

JetBlue Airways seeks a Senior Analyst, Infrastructure to support capital projects and strategic real estate initiatives. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, and airports authorities to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communications, ensuring safety and quality, and traveling up to 25% as needed. A background in construction management or related fields is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, urban planning, business, real estate or related field or demonstrated capability with HS diploma and 4+ years experience.
• 3 years of construction, capital program management, facility management, real estate development, project management experience or similar.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with extensive Excel experience.
• Ability to read and comment on floor plans.
• Excellent communications and people skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Willing to travel 25%
• Authorized to work in the US; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects in terminals and facilities to upgrade airline infrastructure.
• Interface with architects, construction managers and stakeholders to review designs and logistics.
• Manage and monitor progress against project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage rent and landing fee budgets for airports.
• Interface with airport authorities on budgets, space acquisitions, or returns and approvals.
• Communicate with JetBlue leaders, designers and contractors for governance.
• Suggest solutions to senior management for critical issues.
• Ensure compliance with requirements, standards and procedures.
• Ensure safety and quality are integral to project operations.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Floor plan reading

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Position Title: Senior Analyst, Infrastructure

Position Summary

The Senior Analyst Infrastructure supports the Infrastructure Properties and Development team's efforts to manage real estate and develop and execute capital projects and strategic initiatives. This role gains valuable insight to the breadth of JetBlue's involvement in infrastructure, from budgeting and airport authority relationships to capital project delivery and facility management. The Senior Analyst works in a project-oriented environment and engages in broad analyses including effective end-to-end project management of strategic real estate initiatives and capital projects.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects in our terminals and support facilities to upgrade and maintain airline infrastructure in a state of good repair
• Interface with architects, construction managers and internal stakeholders to review designs, constructability, and construction logistics to minimize operational impacts
• Manage and monitor progress against project scope, schedule, and budget
• Manage rent and landing fee budgets for airports
• Interface with airports authorities on budgets, space acquisitions or returns, project approvals, and other issues
• Interface with user groups, JetBlue senior leaders, designers and contractors to ensure proper communication and governance over decision-making
• Recommend solutions to senior management for the resolution of critical issues.
• Ensure project activities follow established requirements and adhere to all relevant standards, guidelines, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ensure that safety and quality are an integral part of project operations.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, urban planning, business, real estate or other related field OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience
• Three (3) years of construction, capital program management, facility management, real estate development, project management experience, facility planning, or other related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with extensive Excel experience
• Ability to read and provide basic commentary on office and airport floor plans
• Excellent communications and people skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation and analytical skills
• Able to collaborate with and influence internal and external stakeholders
• Available for frequent overnight travel (25%)
• In possession of valid travel documents with the ability to travel in and out of the United States
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Experience supporting aviation, airport, terminal, or other complex infrastructure projects
• Experience coordinating with airport authorities, airlines, consultants, contractors, and operational stakeholders
• Experience working in a highly operational environment with minimal disruption to ongoing operations
• Experience navigating contracts and sourcing
• Proficiency with project scheduling, budgeting, or project management tools such as Primavera P6, Procore, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms preferred
• Ability to speak and write fluently in Spanish is a plus
• Familiarity with design and construction software such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar tools is a plus

Crewmember Expectations:

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
• Able to maintain a professional appearance
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
• Must fulfill safety accountabilities as prescribed by JetBlue's Safety Management System
• Promote JetBlue's #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue's Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy, and behavioral standards
• Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue's confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) and Safety Action Report (SAR))
• Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controls
• Uphold JetBlue's safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilities
• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• Airport environment
• Traditional office environment

Physical Effort:

• Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)

Compensation:

• The base pay range for this position is between $88,000.00 and $132,000.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue's total compensation package, which may also include performance bonuses, restricted stock units, as well as access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.