Manager Corporate Real Estate & Facilities

St. George, Utah • Management • Discussed at interview

About SkyWest

SkyWest Airlines, the largest independently owned regional airline, is currently in search of individuals who take pride in seeing a job done well and are ready to take on new challenges and opportunities. Come join our headquarters team in beautiful St. George, UT!

Benefits

• 401K with company matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Quarterly profit sharing and performance bonuses
• Unparalleled travel benefits for you and your family with one or more of our four mainline partners

Responsibilities

• Execute facilities management activities for SkyWest and its partners, as appropriate
• Own end-to-end project management of new builds, moves, remodels, and facility improvements within SkyWest
• Responsible for budget administration, financial management, and vendor contract management
• Organize, motivate, and lead a team of Facilities personnel
• Support the Department VP in the implementation of short and long-term projects
• Collaborate with the VP, mainline partners, and local leadership to identify suitable facilities and leases
• Manage the project budget, timeline, space planning, and design; ensure brand adherence
• Direct the needs of the facility and outfit new locations with furniture, supplies, equipment, and services
• Build strong partnerships with internal teams such as Department Heads, IT, Legal, Finance, Senior Administration, and Market Development
• Develop and implement innovative programs, processes, and procedures that reduce short and long-term operating costs and increase productivity by working closely with local facility management and clients
• Manage local sites as well as remote sites (travel required)
• Manage vendor relationships, confirm vendor insurance compliance, and perform quality assurance of vendor performance
• Execute and document facility repairs, improvements, and related activities in support of SkyWest
• Work with Airport Authorities and Facilities teams, outside general contractors, regulatory agencies, and other internal support functions to perform cost-effective, compliant, and high-quality repairs and improvements
• Prioritize and execute facilities work order requests in a timely manner
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs and establish routine facility inspection practices necessary to ensure basic safety requirements
• Responsible for proactive inspections, identifying areas of improvement, developing corrective action plans, and seeing through to completion
• Effectively lead teams by establishing team and individual goals that align with departmental goals
• Model integrity, demonstrate self-awareness, and foster an environment of accountability

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in aviation
• 2+ years of planning, design, and construction experience
• Conversant in design and construction techniques, with an understanding of the design and construction management process and vernacular, and an understanding of best practices in program and project management
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of this position
• Experience managing project teams
• Excellent people skills, mechanical knowledge, and the ability to manage technical personnel
• Available after hours as needed and on call for emergency response
• Strong organizational, management, interpersonal, supervisory, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of real estate, telecommunications, furniture, accounting, and building systems
• Proficient in MS Office, MS SharePoint, CAD, and HVAC controls
• Working knowledge of basic trade skills (e.g., plumbing, painting, cleaning)
• Flexible and able to be on-call during various hours and shifts in case of an emergency
• Internal applicants may not possess any current counseling statements or similar corrective action in their personnel files
• External applicants must satisfactorily complete federal background check requirements
• Must wear a company-compliant face mask/covering, as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree
• Background in construction safety and capital improvement planning for facilities
• 5+ years of experience with airport, airline, or aviation design and construction projects

Physical and Other Requirements

• Ability to lift a minimum of 70 lbs on a regular basis
• This is not a Department of Transportation safety-sensitive position