Senior Maintenance Project Inspector - Safety Systems

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The Facilities Management department is seeking a self-motivated and driven Senior Maintenance Project Inspector to spearhead the facilities management project inspection initiatives. We are seeking an individual to confirm and validate services provided by the contractor on conveyance and fire safety systems projects. The selected candidate will build relationships, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure quality work is being completed on the San Diego Airport’s safety systems and conveyance systems including elevators, escalators, emergency generators, fire systems, and more. In addition to the day-to-day responsibilities the selected individual will have responsibilities for the inspection of one or a combination of the following areas:

Essential Functions:

1. Completes routine and complex inspections trade specific inspections with considerable discretion and initiative on elevators, escalators, mechanized walkways, lift machinery, and fire safety systems, verifies the operation, construction, retrofit or repair, lifecycle, methods, quality assurance and workmanship, verifies construction in adherence with approved plans, specifications, calculations and codes and contract terms. Inspects and ensures compliance of services provided by the contractor keeping safety, security procedures, and requirements in the forefront.

2. Inspects and ensures equipment and systems in the area of responsibility for safety and efficiency of vertical transportation systems, inspects elevators and escalators across designated areas, detects possible defects and faults in equipment installations or operations, and recommends or stipulates appropriate remedial measures. Assesses facilities to identify needed maintenance and repairs.

3. Maintains project lifecycle; monitors project phases for on time delivery and project timelines, and schedules, verifies project completion, ensures acceptable safety practices and compliance with safety standards. Practices a high level of independent judgment and problem-solving. Prepares documentation, reports, and charts the progress of contract schedules. Reviews and approves project change order requests; makes field adjustments for work in progress; records and documents work changes.

4. Interfaces with internal and external stakeholders, contractors, and other project representatives to coordinate work activities. Participates in the contract selection process; attends project meetings, develops proposals, generates bids, RFPs, and project cost estimates. Coordinates contract execution, issues letters to proceed; closes out projects, and authorizes contractor payment. Reviews projects and develops scope of work, communicates work status, resolves project discrepancies and issues.

5. Provides technical advice, information, and interpretations regarding the various codes, laws, and regulations regarding building construction, participates in meetings, and stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of building inspection and plan checking.

6. Analyzes specifications and interprets plans, codes, and reports, prepares certificates of final inspection; issues notices to correct code violations; may issue stop notices.

7. Maintains clear, concise, and comprehensive records related to inspection activities including but not limited to: contract payments, labor, materials, equipment, progress, non-conforming work, safety issues, field interface, change order, and work performed.

8. Participates in opportunities to develop or streamline programs, practices, documents, reports, data, budgets, and infrastructure; generates cost data; advances currency with industry and regulatory trends; responsibilities require flexibility to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays and night shifts; performs other duties as assigned.

9. Assists with instruction and learning sessions, responds to emergency situations in off-hours as required, may supervise others as assigned and assist in the training of new personnel, and performs other related duties as assigned.

10. Operates a variety of specialized equipment, including computers and engineering software, engineering scale drafting, AutoCAD hardware and software, and others; operates vehicles to travel to various Authority sites.

11.  Clarifies responsibilities, assigns work, and establishes expectations; delivers presentations; evaluates and implements programs, systems, and procedures.

12.  Participates in the selection and onboarding of team members; supervises those in the lower-level class, provides feedback and coaches for performance; fosters collaborative relationships and inclusion work environment.

Competencies:

1. Business Process Knowledge: Analyzes and interprets work plans and specifications, documents, monitors and inspects routine to complex projects, processes and ensure compliance with requirements, prepares framework for processes and improvement; engineering practices, calculations, materials, laws, codes and estimate costs, maintains contracts and ensures safe work practices.

2. Communication & Customer Focus: Proficiently exchange information through multiple opportunities including verbal, digital, written, facilitation of work completion and persuasion.

3. Critical Thinking: Work independently, critically reviews and translates project requirements, data and information to specify solutions or alternative practice in support of business objectives and strategies. 

4. Problem-Solving & Agility: Analyzes situation or factor, collaboratively generate alternative and practical solution, readily adapts behavior or new work methods, evolving and unexpected situations.

5. Relationship: Builds and maintains relations with stakeholders, identifies and relates information, ideas and problems, champions initiatives and ideas based on mutually acceptable solutions.

6. Leveraging Technology: Effective use of information electronically and related work systems.

Requirements

Education, Training and Experience**:

· Associate degree in engineering or closely related field;

· Four years of paraprofessional, public works-related engineering experience, including drafting and construction and electrical and mechanical inspection responsibilities;

· Or two years of relevant college-level coursework and two years of paraprofessional engineering technician experi­ence;

· Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

· A California Class C driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority’s vehicle insurance policy.

Preferred Education, Certification, and Licenses:

· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management or related course work

· Certifications through the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), the Association of Facilities Engineering (AFE), Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI), US Green Building Council (USGBC), the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), International Code Council (ICC), American Construction Inspectors Association (ACIA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or other related licenses or certifications.

· Certifications through the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or other related licenses or certifications.

The hiring salary for the Senior Maintenance Project Inspector is $79,372.00.

The pay Range for the Senior Maintenance Project Inspector is $67,839 to $108,543.

**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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