Senior Manager, Facilities Maintenance

About Us

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is an award-winning, medium-hub commercial service airport that served more than a record-breaking 11.1 million passengers in 2025 and is one of the top 50 airports in the United States for passenger traffic. Fifteen airlines serve RSW with nonstop service to more than 70 markets, including Canada and Germany. The economic impact of the airport is $8.3 billion annually to the Southwest Florida region and more than 60,000 jobs. Page Field (FMY), an FAA-designated reliever airport, provides services to general and business aviation and accommodated more than 160,000 aircraft operations in 2025. Base Operations at Page Field is an award-winning, fixed-based operator and has been recognized for its customer service and facilities.Terminal Expansion projects are currently underway at RSW to improve the airport travel experience by consolidating the security checkpoints, adding concession space and providing passengers more amenities and options. In addition, a new Concourse E is being constructed with 14 gates, as well as other terminal, landside and airside improvements.

The Position

The anticipate annual salary for the ideal candidate is between $100,267 - $119,819

The Lee County Port Authority is now hiring a Senior Manager to oversee operations for our airport's facilities and mechanical systems within our Maintenance department. This is a leadership role guiding a multidisciplinary team across all areas of the airport including Airfield, Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS), Terminal, Programs, and Resources, Systems, and Contracts. Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

• A valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management or closely related field
• A minimum of five years of management experience, including direct oversight and leadership of a team
• A minimum of seven years of applied experience in building trades, facilities maintenance, mechanical/HVAC operations, commercial construction, EAMS administration, and/or FAA Part 139 compliance
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Maintain 24-hour on-call availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to respond to operational needs

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Collaborate with executive leadership to formulate, implement, and evaluate strategic operational plans designed to optimize facility maintenance operations in alignment with LCPA mission and goals
• Develop and administer standardized reporting mechanisms, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), internal tracking tools, and executive briefings to benchmark departmental productivity and asset lifecycle readiness
• Monitor and interpret airport operational dashboards and datasets to support proactive decision-making by leadership and stakeholders
• Provide administrative oversight for the EAMS; directs the analysis of scheduled maintenance actions, authorizes preventative maintenance schedules, and implement predictive replacement programs to ensure life-safety compliance and operational readiness
• Authorize work priorities, conduct labor-hour estimations, and allocate departmental resources to ensure operational milestones are achieved within established schedules and budgets
• Direct the fiscal administration of assigned operational sections including preparing monitoring, forecasting, and reconciling a complex annual operating budget while exercising fiduciary controls over procurement activities
• Draft, review, and approve technical specifications for the formal solicitation of airport vehicles, specialized industrial equipment, materials, and third-party vendor services
• Serve as a technical authority on various selection and review committees, evaluating vendor solicitations, engineering schematics, and project proposals to provide documented technical feedback
• Maintain 24-hour on-call availability to respond to the physical worksite during unforeseen operational disruptions, inclement weather events, or aviation emergencies

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities Lee County Port Authority personnel are designated by tier levels and may be called upon to assist with an emergency or unforeseen event at any time. Employees may be called to fulfill duties outside their normal scope of work to assist in resuming airport operations and flight activities.

Please review full job description hereBenefits Overview of Benefits Florida Retirement System (FRS) The Port Authority participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Employees have the option of choosing between two retirement plans:

1. FRS Pension Plan – traditional retirement plan that offers a guaranteed monthly benefit upon vesting requirements
2. FRS Investment Plan – benefit is based on contributions made to the account and on investment performance. Both plans require eligible employees to contribute 3% per paycheck, while the employer contributes 13.59% for regular class or 37.74% for Special Risk, and 32.60% for Senior Management Service Class (SMSC).

Medical Insurance The Port Authority offers two plan choices for all full-time employees, their legally married spouse and their dependents. Coverage begins the first of the month following their date of hire. Dental Insurance The Port Authority offers a dental plan for full time employees, their legally married spouse and children. Vision Insurance The Port Authority offers two (2) affordable plans options to select: Low and High Plan for full time employees, their legally married spouse and children. Employee Assistance Program The Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. This is the availability of licensed professional counselors for personal issues with 100% confidentiality. Flexible Spending Account(s) There are two (2) types of FSA reimbursement accounts that allows contributions to be deducted from each paycheck before taxes to cover expense with pre-tax dollars. This lowers your taxable income. 1) Medical Expense Reimbursement – covers out-of-pocket expenses for medical, dental and/or vision expenses; 2) Dependent Care Reimbursement - covers daycare costs for dependent children under the age of 13 or elderly adult daycare. Life /AD & D Insurance The Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. Employees are insured at an amount equal to the annual salary rounded to the next higher thousand dollars. The AD&D insurance provides additional coverage in the event the employee should lose their limb(s), eyesight or die. Additional Life Insurance The Port Authority provides the employee with an option to purchase additional life insurance coverage for him/herself, their spouse and their child(ren). Short Term Disability The Port Authority provides the employee with short term disability coverage for him/herself at no cost to the employee. Benefits are paid to 60% of salary up to nine (9) weeks. Long Term Disability The Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. Benefits are paid up to 60% of the employee's salary after being disabled for 60 consecutive days. Direct Deposit The employee's payroll check is directly deposited into the bank of their choice. Other Programs 457 Deferred compensation programs Education reimbursement On-site gym - RSW Paid Time Off & Holidays The Port Authority offers a generous amount of paid time off in addition to 11 paid holidays, and 1 personal day