Director of Development

Director of Development

Sky Harbour Group Corporation is a publicly listed (NYSE: SKYH) aviation infrastructure

company building the first nationwide network of Home-Basing solutions for business

aircraft. The Company develops, leases and manages business aviation hangars

across the United States based on its proprietary targeting and acquisition model,

targeting airfields with significant hangar supply and demand imbalances in the largest

US markets. Sky Harbour hangar campuses feature exclusive private hangars and a full

suite of dedicated services specifically designed for home-based aircraft. Benefits of the

Sky Harbour Home-Basing model include security, efficiency of flight and maintenance

operations, enhanced safety, and complete privacy, all delivered in a beautiful,

thoughtfully designed environment. Sky Harbour LLC is incorporated in Delaware and

headquartered at Westchester County Airport, New York.

The Director of Development will be responsible for implementing all phases of the

Company’s real estate development projects, reporting to the VP of Development and

working very closely with the VP of Construction and the Acquisition’s Team. You will be

an integral part of the team that is responsible for driving the Company’s strategy and

creating shareholder value.

This position is remote and reports to the VP of Development, and on occasions the VP

of Construction with certain assignments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Real Estate Development:

o Lead each development project through final design, project entitlement

and permitting, working with the in-house construction project management

team.

GOAL: speed, economical, consistent, best product.

▪ Lead due diligence, site planning, design, and entitlement in

conjunction with the Acquisition Team.

▪ Lead budgeting, bidding, and selection of the design team

consultants from lease signing through 100% design completion.

▪ The selection of the general contractor and preparation of the GMP

will be performed in conjunction with the VP of Construction.

▪ Lead multiple fields through entitlement and permitting to

successfully phase multiple projects.

▪ Develop and maintain project proformas, project budgets, financial

models, and critical path schedules for all projects.

▪ Lead negotiations with airport sponsors or other ground lessors,

design team consultants, and potential general contractors early on.

▪ Identify and secure market-specific economic incentives and

become expert in the challenges posed in each market.

▪ Teach leasing team about key elements of the site-specific offering

and assist with limited customization for tenants

• Procurement:

o Secure potential bulk pricing contracts nationally.

• Travel (“If you’ve seen one airport, you’ve seen one airport.”)

o Significant travel required to:

▪ Sites in development from due diligence through GMP preparation.

▪ Engage suppliers and consultants

The successful candidate will be:

• A leader who sets an example for:

o teamwork,

o personal responsibility,

o uncompromising results-orientation;

• A strong communicator with the personal skills to build effective relationships;
• Intellectually curious and a quick learner;
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and expeditiously.
• Military experience helpful but not required.

Salary commensurate with experience, plus a superior benefits package which includes

medical, dental, vision, and 401K with 100% matching plan.

Pay: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person