Airside Project Construction Manager (0923) – Safety, Security, And Airside Services - SFO – (159026)

Airside Project Construction Manager

Under general direction of the Airside Operations Director, the Airside Project Construction Manager will be responsible for the coordination and integration of all planned and unplanned construction, maintenance, and enhancement projects in the Air Operations Area (AOA) within the framework of Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139. The AOA is comprised of the runway and taxiway system (movement) and ramp operational area (non-movement). This includes facilitating project work on the airside that is required to accomplish geometry changes, regulatory requirements, and infrastructure improvements, while reducing impact to stakeholders, passengers, and guests. Responsibilities include reviewing and administering phasing plans to ensure safe and compliant operations, identifying project synergies and other solutions to reduce congestion and delays, and partnering with stakeholders to minimize and develop construction work schedules that align with Airside resource constraints and priorities.

You are excited about this opportunity because you will:

• Interface with Airport, Airlines, and Ground Handling tenants to identify solutions and options that maximize the safety and operational efficiency of apron layout design.
• Partner with Engineering staff and local FAA on key projects to enhance and maintain the complex non-standard geometry of the SFO runway and taxiway system.
• Coordinate with Airline tenants on project impacts and assist in the development of mitigation strategies to minimize operational and revenue impact.
• Ensure construction and maintenance work on the AOA (work) conforms to the Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular 150/5370/2G regarding Operational Safety on Airports during Construction.
• Create and/or evaluate construction safety phasing plans, aligning construction operations with safety and compliance requirements while minimizing operational impacts.
• Ensure that the Airport Master Record (FAA) and updated information in Jeppesen, NOTAM and other aviation-related publications are current with any changed conditions.
• Produce briefing documents on project plans, impacts, and mitigations for airport leadership, airlines, FAA, and other stakeholders.
• Attend planning, partnering, pre-bid and construction meetings related to these projects.
• Ensure projects are aligned with the Airport's Safety Management System (SMS), driving risk-based decision making.
• Provide insight on project timing, scope, and alignment to gain synergies that reduce closures, disruption, and cost.
• Monitor the work of and coach professional-level staff.
• Manage and review responsibilities to determine execution of airside budget.

Nature of Work: The normal work period is Monday through Friday, however, you may be required to report to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays to support Airport construction activity, operational requirements or Airport emergencies.

Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND Experience: Four (4) years of professional-level safety and/or security operations experience at an airport, airbase, airline, or military base, of which includes at least two (2) years of experience in airside construction AND License and Certification: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license prior to employment. Education Substitution: Additional qualifying full-time work experience (2000 hours equal one year) as described above may substitute up to two (2) years of the required education. One (1) year of work experience equals to 30 semester units or 45 quarter units. One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Experience working with airport engineers and contractors to create, review and/or revise airside construction plans, including construction safety phasing plans, to ensure safety, regulatory compliance and operational workability.
• Knowledge and experience reviewing and mitigating FAA 7460 determinations for cranes and other Part 77 obstructions.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor degree or higher level of education in Aviation Management or a closely related field.

Verification Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#qualifications) and Verification of Experience and/or Education (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification) for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

SELECTION PROCEDURES After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

1. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Weight: 100%) Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be sent a Supplemental Questionnaire. The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. All candidates' responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are subject to verification. All relevant experience, education and/or training must be included in the responses in order to be reviewed in the rating process. A passing score on the Supplemental Questionnaire must be achieved in order to be placed/ranked on the eligible list.
2. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance: Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening.
3. Customs Clearance: This position requires that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S. Customs Security Area. An application for a U.S. Custom Access Seal may be submitted to Customs ONLY after employment has commenced. Employment in this position requires that the incumbent submit an application for, successfully acquire and maintain a Customs Access Seal.
4. Medical Examination: Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully pass a medical examination to determine their ability to perform the essential functions of the job and/or the ability to meet the physical minimum requirements.
5. Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates.

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Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of the List. The hiring department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures prior to making final hiring decisions.

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