Manager, Construction Safety

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our purpose is to create an exceptional airport experience for the community and the world.  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.

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and shared mindsets of collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, listening, and 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.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location: Project Management Complex, located on the San Diego International Airport campus. Work alongside with our Construction JV partners on the waterfront, providing stunning views of San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline. Regular visits to new and ongoing construction sites throughout Airport campus.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: We offer a flexible telecommuting schedule, with the opportunity to work remotely for one day each work week.
• Salary: The hiring salary for Manager, Construction Safety is a minimum of $136,889.
• Application Deadline: Apply by September 9, 2024.

About the Job:

The Airport Design & Construction department is looking for a Manager, Construction Safety to spearhead safety initiatives, ensuring the highest standards of safety compliance and risk management across our construction projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the construction of the airport. Being part of our team allows you to see your contributions come to life, knowing that your efforts have played a significant role in shaping the future of the airport.

The ideal candidate will have an advanced understanding of CALOSHA and OSHA requirements for construction, along with experience in managing safety staff. This position will require proactive engagement with the ADC project management and construction management teams, as well as with contractors, to develop and implement safety practices for all new and ongoing projects and;

What You’ll Do:

• Lead Innovative Safety Programs: Develop and integrate advanced safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with the highest industry standards.
• Proactive Risk Management: Conduct thorough risk assessments, translate business objectives into actionable safety strategies, and mitigate potential hazards effectively.
• Regulatory Expertise: Interpret and apply local, state, and federal safety regulations, ensuring our projects meet and exceed compliance standards.
• Efficient Project Management: Oversee the timely and efficient completion of safety initiatives through meticulous project management and strategic planning.
• Collaborative Leadership: Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and consultants, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration.
• Team Leadership and Coaching: Lead and mentor a team of safety professionals, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Your Very Particular Set of Skill:

1. Leadership & Influencing – Motivates others through relationships, expectations, and approach; develops others, recognizes achievements, and completes work objectives, gains others support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions.
2. Risk Assessment Ability – Translates business requirements, objectives and strategies; listens and clarifies information, analyzes risks and defines problems, advances alternative solutions, and identifies optimal solution.
3. Knowledge Application – Proficiently interprets and applies current local, state, and federal regulations, monitors processes and develops framework for implementation and improvement.
4. Problem-Solving/Agility – Completes review of situation or factor and collaboratively generates alternative or solution, readily adapts behavior or new work methods for evolving and unexpected situations and obstacles.
5. Project Management  – Competently determines processes to achieve project strategy; verifies project efficiency and collaboration to ensure timely completion.
6. Relationship Management – Cultivates interpersonal rapport and trust, both up and down, by exhibiting consistency and reliability; listens for issues o