Job Description

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.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location: Facilities Management Department (FMD) Administration Building, located on San Diego International Airport campus’s north end and sits adjacent to the rental car facility, providing one-of-a-kind views of our runway, along with several outdoor terraces and courtyards for employees to engage with nature. 
• Salary: The hiring salary for Technical Coordinator is starting at $87,501. The full pay range for Technical Coordinator is $97,223-$119,659.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
• Application Deadline: May 11, 2025. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.

About the Job:

The Facilities Management Department is seeking a Technical Coordinator with a strategic focus on asset performance and operational excellence to support the future of San Diego International Airport. With the opening of the transformative NewT1 on the horizon, this role plays a critical part in bridging the gap between data and field operations—translating insights from maintenance management systems into smarter, more efficient infrastructure management.

This is a hands-on, high-impact opportunity for a professional who thrives at the intersection of technology and operations. The Technical Coordinator collaborates closely with trades staff, contractors, and project teams to respond to real-time facilities needs, review construction impacts, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance strategies. The role is instrumental in ensuring assets are maintained, tracked, and optimized for long-term reliability, safety, and efficiency—keeping the airport environment dynamic, resilient, and future-ready.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, operational awareness, and a passion for improving how infrastructure supports people every day. Success in this role means driving measurable improvements in asset performance, minimizing disruptions for travelers and tenants, and contributing to a world-class airport experience. The Technical Coordinator will not just maintain the infrastructure—they will help redefine it, at one of the busiest single-runway airports in the world during a pivotal era of growth and innovation.

What You’ll Do:

• Data Analysis and Compliance Monitoring – Analyze and interpret data from the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track maintenance performance, review and approve change orders, identify risks, and provide data-driven input on design, equipment selection, and cost estimates.
• Asset Management and Reliability Strategy – Utilize CMMS to track asset condition and performance, manage work orders and maintenance workloads, and support the development of a reliability-centered maintenance strategy; leverage AI-driven tools to optimize asset reliability and operational efficiency.
• Trend Analysis and Facilities Response Coordination – Apply statistical analysis to CMMS data to identify maintenance trends; collaborate with the Airport Communication Center as a first responder for facilities needs, coordinating effective and efficient trade responses.
• Construction Impact Review and Facilities Liaison – Represent Facilities Management interests by reviewing construction work plans, identifying operational impacts, coordinating mitigation strategies, and ensuring construction activities align with maintenance and operational priorities.
• Strategic Recommendations and Communications Planning – Present recommendations to Facilities Management leadership and the Executive Leadership Team on maintenance logistics procedures; develop communication plans for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Operational Driving*: Perform tasks and oversight of projects in security-controlled areas within the AOA (Air Operations Area) and at other locations across the SDIA Campus in Airport Authority Vehicles.

The Skills You Need:

1. Technical Skills – Anticipate and analyze project designs and specifications; review plans, schedules, and costs for operational impacts; apply standards with strong attention to detail; generate, communicate, and problem-solve effectively.

2. Facilitation Skills – Work autonomously and collaboratively to coordinate deliverables, manage relationships, drive expectations, and gain support for ideas and solutions.

3. Project Management Skills – Translate project requirements into clear strategies; drive collaboration and process efficiency to ensure projects are completed on time and aligned with goals.

4. Interpersonal Ability – Build relationships, manage expectations, develop others, and recognize achievements; communicate and present ideas clearly across digital, written, and verbal platforms.

5. Problem-Solving and Agility – Analyze challenges, generate solutions, and adapt quickly to evolving priorities, obstacles, and unexpected situations.

6. Leveraging Technology – Use electronic systems and tools effectively; leverage AI-driven technologies to optimize processes and enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

The Experience You Need to Have**:

• Five years of construction project management, project cost controls, construction safety, architectural design, or engineering experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business administration, human resource management, organizational development, or a closely related field.

Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements :

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background investigation, training, and testing required for employment and operation of Authority and San Diego County physical security, surveillance, radio and telecommunications equipment.

Preferred Experience, Education, Certification, and Licenses:

• Experience in logistics, operations, facilities, airport facilities maintenance, or aerospace and aviation maintenance preferred.
• Designation as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP),

*Driving is an Essential Function

This role requires regular driving as a critical part of performing work-related duties, specifically involving the operation of Airport Authority vehicles. A valid California driver’s license is required, along with strict adherence to all traffic laws and safety regulations. Applicants must maintain an acceptable driving record to operate Authority vehicles. Compliance with Airport Authority vehicle use policies, including safety protocols and reporting requirements, is mandatory. Applicants must acknowledge that driving Airport Authority vehicles is an essential function of this role. 

** _ Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay. _ At San Diego International Airport, we value diverse experiences and a willingness to learn. Some roles require specific qualifications or degrees, but others don’t—and we're always open to individuals committed to growth and excellence. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. And if it’s not the right fit, we’ll keep you in mind for future opportunities. We have may have the perfect spot for you to land.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

_ Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as they may be assigned to them by their employer or law. _

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