Site Manager

Site Manager – Airport Operations

Location: Fort Myers, FL – Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $118,000 annually
Bonus: Eligible for Annual Discretionary Management Bonus Plan
Schedule: 24/7 Airport Operation

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to lead airport operations at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, Florida.

This is a full-site leadership position with responsibility for operations, staffing, customer relationships, safety, contract performance, and financial results.

The Site Manager will oversee the day-to-day operation and all site staff while serving as a key point of contact for the customer.

This is not a general facilities management position. Candidates must have direct Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) operations and maintenance experience.

The position is associated with a contract currently being bid. Qualified candidates are being identified now so the hiring process can move quickly if the contract is awarded.

Compensation

• Starting salary: $118,000
• Eligible for the company's Annual Discretionary Management Bonus Plan
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Career development and training opportunities
• Education and tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Uniform and footwear program

Relocation assistance is currently being confirmed.

What You'll Own

• Overall day-to-day operational and administrative performance of the site
• Baggage Handling Systems operations and maintenance
• Leadership and supervision of all site staff
• Hiring, recruiting, training, and development
• Employee performance, work assignments, and personnel relations
• Customer relationships and regular performance meetings
• Contract requirements and service-level expectations
• Safety and OSHA compliance
• Site budgeting and financial performance
• Payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and capital expenditures
• Operational processes, quality standards, and continuous improvement
• Staffing and coverage within a 24/7 airport operation

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) operations and maintenance experience
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience
• Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline and/or minimum 4 years of equivalent related experience
• Supervisory experience within a service industry
• Airport supervisory experience preferred
• Documented project management or organizational development experience
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Experience leading teams and managing day-to-day operational performance
• Strong customer-facing and relationship-management skills
• Ability to manage budgets, payroll, financial reporting, and operational priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule within a 24/7 operation

Candidate Profile

The right person has actually worked around Baggage Handling Systems and understands what it takes to keep an airport operation moving.

We're looking for someone who can lead the people and the operation — managing BHS performance, staffing, safety, customer expectations, and financial results while taking ownership of the entire site.

If you have 3+ years of BHS operations and maintenance experience and 5+ years of leadership experience, this is a strong opportunity to step into a high-visibility airport leadership position.

Additional Requirements

Candidates must be able to successfully complete required employment and airport security screening, including:

• Drug screening
• Driver's license verification
• 10-year Criminal History Records Check (CHRC)
• Federal fingerprinting
• Security Threat Assessment
• Airport security badging