Construction Program Manager – Architecture

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority

Construction Program Manager at San Diego International Airport overseeing architectural and tenant improvement programs. Delivering projects that enhance the passenger experience in a dynamic airport environment.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $167,223 - $192,306 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops and implements long and short-term strategies, operational objectives, and financial approaches for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects aligned with organizational goals
Manages and integrates complex design projects from planning through implementation while ensuring compliance with standards and operational requirements
Identifies and mitigates project risks, dependencies, and logistical challenges to support project delivery within budget, schedule, and organizational priorities
Leads cross-functional teams and fosters collaboration among stakeholders, consultants, contractors, tenants, and leadership to resolve issues and support successful program delivery
Provides leadership, coaching, and performance management to develop high-performing teams and cultivate a collaborative and positive work environment
Oversees technology-based solutions, project reporting, metrics, and documentation while supporting safe work practices, sustainability initiatives, and continuous process improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ten years of progressively responsible experience involving design, construction, construction project management, or a closely related field, at least three years of which were in a management role overseeing staff specializing in design and construction, construction project management, and/or airport management
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in architecture, civil engineering, construction management, or a closely related field
Master’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field (preferred)
Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer (PE) in any state within the United States (preferred)
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification through the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) (preferred)
Design-Build Professional (DBIA) certification through the Design-Build Institute of America (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

14 paid holidays
18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO)
Parental and child care benefits
Salary continuance for family & parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plan options including a comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan
Annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account
Wellness programs including on-site gyms, outdoor workspaces, fitness discounts, volunteer-time rewards, financial wellness advisors, and scenic walking trails

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Hard Skills & Tools

design project managementconstruction project managementfinancial managementrisk managementproject reportingmetrics analysissustainability initiativescontinuous process improvement

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingperformance managementcollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

Licensed ArchitectProfessional Engineer (PE)Certified Construction Manager (CCM)Design-Build Professional (DBIA)