Capital Projects Manager – Airport Project Programming - SNA
John Wayne Airport
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Posted: 14-Nov-25
Location: Santa Ana, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $116,251 - $161,012
Salary Details:
The annual salary range for the incoming Capital Projects Manager - Airport Project Programming is $116,251 - $161,012; placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications and internal parity.
The County of Orange is seeking a Capital Projects Manager – Airport Project Programming for John Wayne Airport to oversee the planning and delivery of its multi-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), a $700 million investment in the Airport’s future. Reporting to the Planning and Development Deputy Airport Director, this leader will guide a team of project managers responsible for advancing infrastructure initiatives that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability across the airport campus. Seven (7) years of progressive experience in capital improvement programming, project management, construction, or engineering, including one (1) year in a supervisory role. Three (3) years of experience in an airport environment preferred. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction, aviation management, or a related field (master’s preferred).
Seven (7) years of progressive experience in capital improvement programming, project management, construction, or engineering, including one (1) year in a supervisory role
Three (3) years of experience in an airport environment preferred
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction, aviation management, or a related field (master’s preferred)
Registration as a California Professional Engineer would be preferred but not essential.
Ability to obtain a California Driver’s License and an Airport Access Badge with Driving Endorsement.
John Wayne Airport is a medium hub airport with
approximately 300,000 commercial and general
aviation operations each year, placing it in the top 30
busiest airports in the country. John Wayne Airport
plays a unique and crucial role in the Orange County
community. It is the only airport in Orange County
that provides commercial passenger and air-cargo
service and is the primary provider of general aviation
services and facilities in the county. It is home to local
law enforcement air operations and to medical/mercy
flights. SNA is the gateway through which millions
of passengers travel each year to their homes, their
families, their vacations, and their businesses.
