Organization: Mesa Gateway Airport Authority

Post Until: 10/19/2025

Location Mesa, Arizona

Primary Category Engineering

Type of Position Ful-Time

Education Requirement Bachelors

Experience Requirement 5-10 years

Salary Starting Salary $125,256 - $175,000 DOE

How to Apply/Contact Online at https://www.gatewayairport.com/employment/ Please submit any additional information you will need from a candidate.

Description & Details Mesa Gateway Airport Authority (MGAA) is seeking an experienced and strategic leader for the role of Director of Engineering & Planning. This leadership position is responsible for overseeing the design, construction, planning, environmental compliance, and maintenance of the airport. This position will ensure regulatory compliance, and manage complex projects that enhance airport infrastructure. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and manage engineering, planning, environmental, construction, and maintenance operations for both airside and landside projects Direct departmental staff, assigning priorities, managing performance, and fostering professional development. Oversee project planning, budgeting, design review, and construction oversight. Ensure all programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Administer department and project budgets, grants, and resource allocations. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Represent MGAA in public forums, regulatory meetings, and industry groups. Review and approve contracts, reports, and project deliverables . QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a closely related field. 7 years or more of progressively responsible professional and managerial experience, preferably within an airport or similar public infrastructure setting. Strong knowledge of engineering, public administration, budgeting, and project management. Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Valid Arizona driver’s license required within 30 days of hire. Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect, or Certified Building Official (CBO) license, and/or AAAE Certified Member (C.M.) certification preferred. The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with experience in an airport or comparable public infrastructure setting—who excels in managing construction projects and overseeing a department. They demonstrate exceptional leadership, communication, organizational acumen, and stakeholder engagement skills, possess a valid Arizona driver’s license, and hold a Professional Engineer credential.

Organization: Mesa Gateway Airport Authority

Post Until: 9/28/2025

Location Mesa, Arizona

Primary Category Airport Finance

Type of Position Ful-Time

Education Requirement Bachelors

Experience Requirement 3-5 years

Salary Starting Salary $77,123 - $94,476 DOE

How to Apply/Contact Please submit any additional information you will need from a candidate. https://www.gatewayairport.com/employment

Mesa Gateway Airport is seeking an experienced full-time Grants Manager to provide advanced, professional-level accounting support in grant management, compliance, and audit. In this role you will perform various complex and detailed accounting activities, including advanced research and analysis, assisting with the development of policies and procedures, including participation in development of procedures and internal controls, and participating in special projects. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assisting with the preparation of the Airport’s Annual Financial Report; interacting with external auditors as deemed necessary. Lease and SBITA (GASB 87/96) Reporting. Performing property accounting function including monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliation and reporting of assets, inventory, project tracking, and analysis. Assisting with the Airport’s billing and collections process overseeing billing, monitoring accounts receivables and collections and working with other departments on collections. Assisting with reporting function; researching as needed; and providing necessary documentation regarding financial transactions. Performing reconciliations, allocations, and reporting for all airport grants; including preparing grant applications, reimbursement requests, quarterly and annual reporting. DBE and ACDBE program monitoring and compliance. May lead and/or oversee operational components. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible professional level experience in area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation. Valid Arizona Driver’s License is required