at Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority in
VP of Building Asset Management
at Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority in, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Job Category
:
Vice President/Assistant VP
Requisition Number
:
VPOFB001791
Posted : January 7, 2026 Full-Time On-site
Locations Showing 1 location
Vice President Building Asset Management
About Us:
Welcome to the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority, where we operate Raleigh-Durham International Airport, a vital hub connecting North Carolina to the world. In 2024, our teamwork helped us serve 15.5 million passengers, generate a $24.1 billion economic impact, and our dedication to excellence has been recognized with a Top Five passenger satisfaction ranking in North America. We're a tight-knit team of over 400 employees where accountability and collaboration are our guiding principles, and safety is our top priority. Whether your role is indoors or outdoors, you'll be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions. We believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and professional development to help your career take flight.
About You:
You embody core values that will play a pivotal role in connecting our community to places and the people who matter most. Your commitment to continuous learning will drive innovation and growth, while your unwavering integrity ensures that our brand remains trustworthy and reputable. Your respect for colleagues and clients alike fosters a collaborative and positive environment. Your dedication to excellence in every task you undertake will elevate our brand’s standards. Lastly, your team spirit will unite our efforts and amplify our collective success.
About the Role:
Lead the Infrastructure That Keeps Us Flying The
Vice President of Building Asset Management
serves as one of the captains for RDU’s buildings and building systems department— you’ll use capital and operating budgets to balance long-range infrastructure planning with day-to-day operational execution of planning, leading, and facilitating the maintenance, renewal, and replacement of existing facilities across the campus. This role ensures our airline and tenant modifications, retail and concessions upgrades, rental car facilities, and ongoing infrastructure improvements are safe, modern, and ready to support a world-class airport operation.
This is more than facilities management and development—it’s stewardship of the infrastructure that powers one of the nation’s fastest-growing airports.
As Vice President of Building Asset Management, you’ll:
Lead at scale
— Oversee major building and building systems renewal and replacement programs that support airline operations, concessions, rental cars, and tenant partners.
Shape the future
— Drive capital renewal and modernization efforts that align with RDU’s long-term strategic and growth plans.
Operate where it matters most
— Work in a 24/7, high-visibility environment where safety, reliability, and passenger experience are mission-critical.
Build and inspire teams
— Lead talented internal staff and external partners through complex, high-impact projects.
Have real influence
— Serve as a trusted senior leader representing the Authority on key building initiatives and investments.
For an executive who enjoys turning complexity into coordinated execution—and wants to see their work take shape in real time—this role offers both challenge and purpose.
Compensation:
Maximum – Based on experience
What You’ll Do:
Develops strategic rehabilitation programs for building infrastructure and systems.
Evaluates and implements new technologies and systems, including energy management programs, to enhance airport operations and reduce costs.
Represents the Authority in interaction with airlines and other tenants and federal agencies on building infrastructure and systems and associated operational matters.
Develops and oversees architectural, engineering, construction, and procurement-related contracts and agreements.
Reviews technical content and operational requirements in construction plans, specifications, and project manuals for compliance with program objectives, budget, and schedule.
Monitors adequacy of private sector firms and employees.
Researches, negotiates, and facilitates resolution of disputes between contracting parties.
Assists legal counsel in preparing complex legal agreements and resolving disputes.
Participation as a member of a response team to support other divisions during emergencies and irregular operations.
Keeps executive level staff fully informed of all department initiatives, industry initiatives and activities that affect organizational policy.
Leads a team of professional staff and inspires the team to achieve department and organizational goals, adopt new positions or opinions and promotes shared organizational mission, vision, and core values. Addresses issues in an open, constructive, professional manner, and persuades others to approach issues in the same manner.
Performs additional related work as required.
What You Need:
Education:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical or structural) or architecture
Preferred:
Master’s degree in civil engineering, or architecture
Experience:
Required:
10 years of project management and design oversight work experience at a commercial service airport or comparable industry experience of similar scale and scope.
Preferred:
Project Management and design oversight experience at a medium-hub or larger commercial service airport.
Licenses or Certifications:
Required:
Valid NC Driver's License
Preferred:
Professional Registration as an Engineer or Architect
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) certification
Typical Work Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Location:
On-site RDU Airport Campus
At the Authority, we appreciate you and care about your health, happiness, and future. Our benefits start on day one, including medical, dental, vision, tuition assistance, employee discounts, and perks like an on-site gym, a dedicated wellness team, and frequent company and team outings. For a full list of benefit offerings, check out the RDU.com Careers Page.
A detailed job description will be provided during the recruitment screening process.
Qualifications Skills Behaviors Motivations Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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:
Vice President/Assistant VP
Requisition Number
:
VPOFB001791
Posted : January 7, 2026 Full-Time On-site
Locations Showing 1 location
Vice President Building Asset Management
About Us:
Welcome to the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority, where we operate Raleigh-Durham International Airport, a vital hub connecting North Carolina to the world. In 2024, our teamwork helped us serve 15.5 million passengers, generate a $24.1 billion economic impact, and our dedication to excellence has been recognized with a Top Five passenger satisfaction ranking in North America. We're a tight-knit team of over 400 employees where accountability and collaboration are our guiding principles, and safety is our top priority. Whether your role is indoors or outdoors, you'll be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions. We believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and professional development to help your career take flight.
About You:
You embody core values that will play a pivotal role in connecting our community to places and the people who matter most. Your commitment to continuous learning will drive innovation and growth, while your unwavering integrity ensures that our brand remains trustworthy and reputable. Your respect for colleagues and clients alike fosters a collaborative and positive environment. Your dedication to excellence in every task you undertake will elevate our brand’s standards. Lastly, your team spirit will unite our efforts and amplify our collective success.
About the Role:
Lead the Infrastructure That Keeps Us Flying The
Vice President of Building Asset Management
serves as one of the captains for RDU’s buildings and building systems department— you’ll use capital and operating budgets to balance long-range infrastructure planning with day-to-day operational execution of planning, leading, and facilitating the maintenance, renewal, and replacement of existing facilities across the campus. This role ensures our airline and tenant modifications, retail and concessions upgrades, rental car facilities, and ongoing infrastructure improvements are safe, modern, and ready to support a world-class airport operation.
This is more than facilities management and development—it’s stewardship of the infrastructure that powers one of the nation’s fastest-growing airports.
As Vice President of Building Asset Management, you’ll:
Lead at scale
— Oversee major building and building systems renewal and replacement programs that support airline operations, concessions, rental cars, and tenant partners.
Shape the future
— Drive capital renewal and modernization efforts that align with RDU’s long-term strategic and growth plans.
Operate where it matters most
— Work in a 24/7, high-visibility environment where safety, reliability, and passenger experience are mission-critical.
Build and inspire teams
— Lead talented internal staff and external partners through complex, high-impact projects.
Have real influence
— Serve as a trusted senior leader representing the Authority on key building initiatives and investments.
For an executive who enjoys turning complexity into coordinated execution—and wants to see their work take shape in real time—this role offers both challenge and purpose.
Compensation:
Maximum – Based on experience
What You’ll Do:
Develops strategic rehabilitation programs for building infrastructure and systems.
Evaluates and implements new technologies and systems, including energy management programs, to enhance airport operations and reduce costs.
Represents the Authority in interaction with airlines and other tenants and federal agencies on building infrastructure and systems and associated operational matters.
Develops and oversees architectural, engineering, construction, and procurement-related contracts and agreements.
Reviews technical content and operational requirements in construction plans, specifications, and project manuals for compliance with program objectives, budget, and schedule.
Monitors adequacy of private sector firms and employees.
Researches, negotiates, and facilitates resolution of disputes between contracting parties.
Assists legal counsel in preparing complex legal agreements and resolving disputes.
Participation as a member of a response team to support other divisions during emergencies and irregular operations.
Keeps executive level staff fully informed of all department initiatives, industry initiatives and activities that affect organizational policy.
Leads a team of professional staff and inspires the team to achieve department and organizational goals, adopt new positions or opinions and promotes shared organizational mission, vision, and core values. Addresses issues in an open, constructive, professional manner, and persuades others to approach issues in the same manner.
Performs additional related work as required.
What You Need:
Education:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical or structural) or architecture
Preferred:
Master’s degree in civil engineering, or architecture
Experience:
Required:
10 years of project management and design oversight work experience at a commercial service airport or comparable industry experience of similar scale and scope.
Preferred:
Project Management and design oversight experience at a medium-hub or larger commercial service airport.
Licenses or Certifications:
Required:
Valid NC Driver's License
Preferred:
Professional Registration as an Engineer or Architect
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) certification
Typical Work Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Location:
On-site RDU Airport Campus
At the Authority, we appreciate you and care about your health, happiness, and future. Our benefits start on day one, including medical, dental, vision, tuition assistance, employee discounts, and perks like an on-site gym, a dedicated wellness team, and frequent company and team outings. For a full list of benefit offerings, check out the RDU.com Careers Page.
A detailed job description will be provided during the recruitment screening process.
Qualifications Skills Behaviors Motivations Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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