Vice President, Facility Management Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

The Vice President, Facility Management is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of all airside and landside maintenance operations, including contract management for facility-related services. This senior role ensures the integrity, safety, and functionality of airport infrastructure by directing comprehensive maintenance programs, capital improvement support, and vendor performance across terminals, runways, roadways, and support facilities. The Vice President collaborates with internal departments and external partners to uphold regulatory compliance, optimize asset lifecycle management, and drive operational efficiency in alignment with airport growth and service excellence goals.

Hiring Process:

Apply online Interview Offer Ten (10) year background check, including criminal history check, motor vehicle check, pre-employment drug screen, credit check, and breath alcohol test

Onboarding Benefits :

Deferred compensation plans

Educational Assistance Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance Health Screenings Paid Holidays Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave Accepting Applications Until Filled Minimum Starting Salary:

$182,016

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Provides executive leadership for all facility maintenance functions across airside and landside assets, ensuring operational readiness, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards. Oversees the development and execution of maintenance strategies, preventive maintenance programs, and emergency response plans for airport infrastructure and systems. Directs contract management activities, including procurement, performance monitoring, and compliance for outsourced maintenance services and capital project support. Collaborates with airport departments, tenants, and government agencies to coordinate facility needs and minimize disruptions to operations. Leads the planning and execution of facility improvements and long-term asset management strategies to support airport growth and modernization goals. Manages departmental budgets, tracks key performance indicators, and ensures cost-effective operations while maintaining service quality. Develops and mentors a high-performing management team to ensure continuity of operations and succession planning. Develops, recommends, and implements approved enhancements to existing policies and practices to elevate the maintenance program of airport assets. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of subordinates, including establishing challenging standards and productivity goals with clear measurements (Key Performance Indicators). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Authority’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, coaching/mentoring staff, planning and directing work, appraising performance and resolving problems. Directs procurement activities including request for quotes (RFQ) and request for proposal (RFP) preparation, vendor selection, contract negotiation, scope of work definitions and ensures contract compliance. Plans activities with technical committees, regional committees, local business groups, civic groups, airport tenants, and international organizations. Briefs the Board of Commissioners on maintenance activities. Responds to emergency and crisis response situations at the Emergency Operations Center. Develops the annual facilities management budget, and ensures department stays within budget. Assists in preparation of operating and capital improvement budgets that meet MNAA goals. Manages the development of specific portions of the airport rules, regulations, and safety programs. Follows all safety regulations. Maintains regular and on-time attendance. Supports MNAA’s commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE). Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation or related field. Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in facility management, engineering or maintenance operations, preferably within a large hub airport, major transportation system, military infrastructure, or similarly complex environment. Certified Member of American Associate of Airport Executives.

Preferred:

Master’s degree in Aviation, MBA, or other related field. Accredited Airport Executive Member for American Associate of Airport Executives.