The Airport Design & Construction department is seeking a Capital Improvement Project Manager, Architecture with a proactive mindset and technical expertise to lead architectural projects from concept to completion. This role offers the opportunity to manage Design-Bid-Build capital improvement projects ranging from $1 million to beyond, delivering innovative and impactful solutions that shape the future of San Diego International Airport as well as some tenant improvement projects.

The ideal candidate will take ownership of the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning and design to construction and closeout. They will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. A sharp focus on financial oversight, including budgeting and cash flow management, is essential to drive successful outcomes.  This is a unique chance to shape the future of one of the world’s busiest single-runway airports: transforming airport infrastructure, fostering collaboration across teams, and delivering impactful projects that enhance the travel experience for millions.

What You’ll Do:

• Stakeholder and Project Coordination: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop scopes of work, define project roles, and track project scope, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely and on-budget completion. Facilitate regular meetings and communicate project milestones and updates. Review consultant-prepared construction documents for compliance with scopes of work.
• Leadership and Team Development: Plan, organize, and evaluate team performance; set goals for development, provide coaching, and ensure accountability for project commitments.
• Contract and Consultant Management: Oversee consultant selection, negotiate agreements, lead the development of construction contracts, manage contractor payments, review change orders, and ensure contract requirements are satisfied from initiation to closeout.
• Project Execution and Oversight: Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and cost; prepare and review designs, specifications, and documentation; and secure necessary permits and approvals to advance project goals.

The Skills We Are Looking For:

• Leadership & Influence: Motivates others through relationships, clear expectations, and an engaging approach; secures support for ideas, projects, and solutions.
• Project Management: Develops processes to achieve strategic goals, ensures project efficiency, and fosters collaboration for on-time completion.
• Critical Evaluation: Assesses business requirements, identifies challenges, evaluates alternatives, and determines optimal solutions while clarifying objectives.
• Problem-Solving & Agility: Analyzes situations, collaboratively develops solutions, and adapts to evolving circumstances and obstacles.
• Interpersonal Communication: Communicates effectively across verbal, digital, and written formats, establishes clear expectations, and collaborates with stakeholders to build consensus.
• Technology Proficiency: Leverages electronic systems and tools to support project and organizational needs.

The Experience You Need to Have**:

• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in a public agency or consulting organization focused on program management, project management, construction management and design, at least three of which were in a management capacity or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in architecture, civil engineering, project management, construction management, or a closely related field.

Preferred Education, Certification, and Licenses:

• Master’s Degree with a degree in architecture, civil engineering, project management, construction management or closely related field.
• Possession of a California Architecture license or current registration as a Civil Engineer with the California Board for Professional Engineers.
• Project Management certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or a Professional Certificate in Construction Project Management from an extended learning program.
• Certifications as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Professional, AutoCAD Certified Professional, Certified Professional Autodesk Revit, Building Design and Construction Systems (BDCS) Certification, National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB), Certified Construction Manager from the Construction Management Association of America, Certified Design-Build Professional from the Design-Build Institute of America.
• Experience in a medium or large airport on Design-Bid-Build project management is preferred.

About San Diego County Regional Airport Authority

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals: •Advance Airport Development •Transform the Customer Experience •Optimize Ongoing Business •Cultivate Our Culture Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

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