Speaker Biograghy: Wayne Grotheer is the Director of the Aviation Program Management Group at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. In this position, he leads the Capital Improvement Program. Wayne has been in this position for four years. Prior to that, Wayne worked for the Port of Seattle in several different positions since joining it in 2001. Before that, he worked in senior management positions in the technology industry and also worked for 20 years in the environmental field, first at the US federal government and then as a Vice President of Environmental Affairs in the chemical industry. He is a registered professional engineer. Wayne holds a Bachelor’s of Engineering degree from The Cooper Union, New York City; a Master’s of Engineering degree from the University of Washington; and an MBA degree also from the University of Washington.


Day 3 - 27 March
Session: Airport Design, Planning & Development

10:35 - 11:05 - New International Arrivals Facility at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Synopsis: The new International Arrivals Facility (IAF) at Seattle Airport is the most significant and exciting improvement for international passengers since the terminal was built over 40 years ago. This presentation will focus on planning and design definition for this major project. The IAF will be executed through a design build delivery method, with a design/construction team to be selected in mid-2014. Major project components include a 300,000 square foot facility for clearing arriving international passengers entering the United States, and the largest pedestrian bridge in North America, spanning 800 feet, which connects 19 wide-body gates on two concourses.

Audience will learn:

• Collaborative planning process that resulted in strong agreement for senior leadership of airlines and the airport
• Cost-effective strategies for branding Seattle Airport as a gateway hub into North America and providing increased capacity
• Evaluation of project delivery methods leading to selection of price factors design build to accelerate schedule and reduce cost
• Transforming an ageing terminal to meet changing needs, such as reducing connection time for passengers and baggage
• Creative construction phasing that maintains capacity and positive passenger experience while rebuilding the south half of the terminal complex