ORAT MANAGER

OVERVIEW

Paslay Group is the premiere, full-service airport consultancy providing executive-level project and program management advisory services for a wide array of airports implementing capital development programs. Founded in 2006 by former airport executives, Paslay Group has successfully assisted owners in delivering airport projects valued at $24 billion and is currently managing an additional $17 billion in investments.

We are currently recruiting an ORAT (Operational Readiness Activation and Transition) MANAGER for our PG Executive Program Management team serving Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and other client airports.

In this role, you will manage the operational planning and readiness requirements for all facilities-related functions across all airport stakeholders and identify requirements for building operation and maintenance, inventory, procurement, deployment, and occupancy. You will manage the overall transition of ownership of facilities to the relevant stakeholders and ensure that operational requirements are documented.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promotes the effective integration and implementation of facilities operation and maintenance requirements throughout the design phase.
• Reviews all project construction documents and assists with the coordination and tracking of the ORAT Timeline and Construction Master Plan.
• Establishment of stakeholder working groups to develop, document, and activate plans for the new facilities. Plans include, but are not limited to, Interim and Final Operations Plans, the Stakeholder Transition Plan, and a Facility Logistics Plan.
• Participate in and document the ORAT Steering Committee Meetings with key decision-makers to report and track ORAT progress. Develop and present PPT presentations, identify ORAT resources, minimize disruption of current operations, and resolve issues.
• Develop Transition Plan. Prepare complete inventory lists of all items to be relocated to the new facilities for all stakeholders, including airlines and government agencies. Coordinate and direct relocation to the new facilities.
• Coordinate and assist in developing training plans and programs for managing and integrating the new facilities with the other airport facilities.
• Participate in the development and execution of validation trials and simulations based on construction/ORAT schedules including but not limited to first responders, government agencies, airlines, airport tenants, and concessions, including retail and food and beverage operators.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 10 years or more of experience in airport facilities operational management. Qualified candidates must have airport experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Full understanding of facility system and equipment functionality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Office and eLearning platforms, such as Adobe Captivate.
• Ability to develop curriculum for training programs, planned for on-line training as well as classroom delivery of training
• Strong written, virtual, and in-person communication skills.
• Technical writing ability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking.
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with clients and colleagues.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Understanding of Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering.

Qualified candidates may submit cover letters and resumes to careers@paslaygroup.com.