Manager, Facilities Management

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 Manager, Facilities Management is starting at $102,445. The full pay range for Manager, Facilities Management is $84,317-$143,338.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), annual employer funded Lifestyle Spending Account which you can use to invest in your personal development and growth activities, 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, 457 defined contribution plan, and 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: February 17, 2025. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.

About the Job:

The Facilities Management Department is looking for a Manager, Facilities Management to oversee and align facilities maintenance operations across the airport campus. With a focus on preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, this role ensures infrastructure reliability and that all SAN facilities meet operational demands while evolving to support long-term growth, from the airside to the terminals and public spaces.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic vision and hands-on leadership, excelling in both long-term planning and daily operations. Overseeing cross-functional facilities management teams, represented employees, and government contracts, this role integrates maintenance strategies with organizational initiatives and regulatory requirements. They drive long-term infrastructure planning while optimizing day-to-day operations, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Beyond technical expertise, this role is about impact—shaping the airport experience for millions of travelers, ensuring operational excellence, and taking pride in maintaining a world-class facility. Those who step into this role will find purpose in their direct contributions to passenger safety, seamless airport operations, and the upkeep of an environment that welcomes travelers from around the world.

What You’ll Do:

• Leads and Develops Teams: Provides coaching, sets performance expectations, and aligns work with organizational goals. Manages a largely union-represented workforce, ensuring adherence to labor standards. Fosters an inclusive, high-performing culture, and motivates professional growth.
• Oversees Facilities Maintenance: Manages cross-functional teams to execute maintenance operations, monitors performance, and ensures work plans align with operational goals and budgetary constraints.
• Ensures Infrastructure Compliance: Assesses facility maintenance needs, interprets regulations, and develops long- and short-term infrastructure plans that align with laws, codes, and best practices.
• Drives Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Builds strong internal and external partnerships, oversees facility assessments, and ensures accountability in projects, policies, and standardizations.
• Champions Efficiency & Innovation: Identifies opportunities for process improvement, integrates industry best practices, and drives sustainable solutions for operational excellence.
• Manages Budgets & Resources: Develops and controls department budgets, sets productivity targets, mitigates costs, promotes safety, and delivers recommendations on key projects and initiatives.

The Skills We Are Looking For:

1. Leadership – Proactively manages personnel, workforce planning, training, and strategic goal setting to align with organizational objectives. Collaborates across all management levels to drive efficiencies and implement solutions to complex challenges.
2. Problem-Solving & Analysis – Conducts in-depth research and analysis to support decision-making. Develops data-driven recommendations and innovative solutions aligned with organizational goals.
3. Communication – Engages effectively with stakeholders, fostering collaboration and clarity. Delivers executive-ready presentations, actively listens, and encourages diverse perspectives to align performance with organizational values.
4. Integrity – Upholds core values in decision-making, promotes transparency, and resolves conflicts while maintaining ethical standards.
5. Change Agent – Drives meaningful initiatives, fosters cross-functional collaboration, and removes obstacles to implement effective changes.
6. Fiscal Accountability – Manages budgets, financial projections, and resource allocation to safeguard assets and ensure fiscal responsibility.

Driving is an Essential Function

This role requires regular driving to complete work-related tasks, including travel across the airport campus for site inspections, job walks, operational assessments, and meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Employees may use both company-provided vehicles and personal vehicles, depending on role, availability and task requirements. Applicants must acknowledge that driving is a critical aspect of this role, requirements include a valid California driver’s license, compliance with traffic laws and safety regulations. Eligibility for mileage reimbursement is to per Airport Authority company guidelines, if applicable.

The Experience You Need to Have**:

• Five years of planning and operations of a large facility or construction including operations strategy development of which at least two years were in in a leadership role, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in engineering, facilities management 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 and operation of Authority and San Diego County physical security, surveillance, radio and telecommunications equipment.

Preferred Education, Certification, and Licenses:

• Experience in an airport, public agency, or large-scale civil building environment
• Master’s degree in business administration, aviation management, human resource management, organizational development, or a closely related field.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), Airport Certified Employee (ACE), LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), or Facilities Management Administrator (FMA), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt designation.

**Lacking some of the skills or experiences we've listed? No worries! Here at the San Diego International Airport, we're on a mission to cultivate a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the community we serve. While certain roles may require specific qualifications, we understand that talent comes in many forms. Some of our positions may not require specific degrees, and we're always open to individuals who bring a willingness to learn and a commitment to excellence. If you think this could be you, we encourage you to apply, and even if this position isn't the right role for you, we will add you to our database to consider for other opportunities in the future that align with your unique knowledge and skills. There's a chance we 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).

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