Daily Sustainability Job Post

WHO WE ARE

Vantage Airport Group is a privately owned, industry-leading investor, developer, and manager of airports and transportation infrastructure around the world. Our current network is composed of 12 active airport and rail station operations, in locations ranging from large capital cities and tourist destinations to smaller destinations in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, and Europe. These include the $5.1B redevelopment of LaGuardia’s Terminal B in New York, and major concessions redevelopment projects at Chicago’s Midway International Airport, and the new terminal at the Kansas City International Airport.

For more than 27 years, Vantage has been making airports more efficient, profitable, sustainable, and connected to the communities they serve. We have earned international recognition in areas such as design, finance, operations, and sustainability while delivering award-winning commercial programs and passenger experience. Millions of passengers travel through the Vantage network on an annual basis, and we are poised for continued growth. Passionate about People, Place and Performance, our success lies in the strength of our global talent, a team of some of the world’s most respected industry professionals.

We are excited to be part of another significant redevelopment project.  As part of JFK Millennium Partners (“JMP”), the preferred partner of Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Vantage has been selected to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain Terminal 6 and 7 at John F. Kennedy (“JFK”) International Airport. For this project, Vantage has partnered with American Triple I (ATI), a 100% minority and woman owned investor and developer, and RXR Realty, a leading New York commercial real estate development firm, with AECOM Hunt as the design-build team. The project is to proceed in two phases of construction, with the first phase to include the development of the new Terminal 6 headhouse and departures area on a vacant site adjacent to the existing Terminal 7.  Once that has been completed, JMP will demolish the existing Terminal 7 and construct an additional five gates, after which, JMP would then manage, operate and maintain the new facilities.

The Manager, Environment and Sustainability is responsible for the Environmental Management System (EMS), assigned environmental programs for the facilities within Vantage’s control, and leads Vantage’s sustainable management practices. This role ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, city and Port Authority laws, regulations, permits, policies and guidance. The Manager, Environmental Compliance and Sustainability champions best practices in environmental management, including storm water, petroleum bulk storage, chemicals, waste and hazardous/regulated waste, air, and spill response control and countermeasures.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and implements environmental strategies and action plans
• Sets organizational sustainability targets, and develops plans to meet those targets; oversees plan implementation
• Leads and ensures environmental compliance in all relevant areas, including air quality, storm water, chemical inventory reporting, hazardous/regulated waste, spill prevention control and countermeasures, and asbestos-containing materials
• Chairs the Environment and Sustainability Committee
• Analyzes regulatory requirements, and reviews and comments on proposed legislation in assigned program areas
• Leads in the preparing and administering of airport policies and procedures for environmental and sustainability areas
• Leads the tracking of organizational environmental and sustainability performance
• Proactively liaises with Finance to ensure sustainable procurement for goods and services
• Trains, promotes and raises awareness at all levels of the company, and for sub-lessees, of the impact of emerging environmental issues, whether legislative or best practice, on environmental compliance and sustainability
• Participates in budget preparation, development of forecasts, major work programs
• Fosters a culture of environmental stewardship and sustainability within the organization
• Collaborates with the Project Team on environmental compliance matters in relation to the phased construction of the new T6
• Other duties as required or assigned from time to time

Education and qualifications

• 5 plus years in an environmental, sustainability and compliance role
• Experience working effectively in a regulated and safety sensitive environment
• A relevant undergraduate degree, in environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field
• Capital project management experience preferred
• Experience working with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on facility related items including approval processes preferred
• Track record of successfully managing and motivating teams; able to lead training
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Organization and planning skills crucial for multi-tasking while prioritizing and executing tasks
• Ability to diffuse and manage situations in high pressure situations

About you

You have strong experience within a highly regulated environment and your professional experience is supplemented by a relevant degree from an accredited university.  You are a collaborative team player who also enjoys working independently and are comfortable working with a diverse set of stakeholders.

Additionally, you have:

• a preference for working with an entrepreneurial, fast-paced team
• demonstrated business acumen coupled with strategic, analytical and creative skills
• an ability to manage multiple projects, while staying on budget and delivering on time without compromising quality
• strong verbal and written communication skills, and,
• a passion for learning

You are an independent self-starter, calm under pressure and you are motivated to apply your practical experience, technical expertise and innovative ideas to the success of the project.

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, career progression, and access to a global team of talented professionals, we are growing and offer boundless opportunities to make your mark.  If you share our sense of adventure, come, and join us for the journey. The salary range for this position is $105,000 – $125,000 per annum.

TO APPLY

Please visit our Careers page at https://www.vantageairportgroup.com/careers/ and follow prompts to apply with your cover letter and résumé.

All qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in the US will be considered.

At Vantage Airport Group, we seek and welcome unique backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and skills. As a global organization, we are always looking for differentiated points of view. We know that a diverse, inclusive and empowered workforce is essential to our shared success, and we invite you to join us for the journey.

For more information about Vantage Airport Group, please visit:  www.vantageairportgroup.com