AECOM is seeking an Area Manager – Commissioning and Activation to be based in San Diego, California, supporting construction of the New Terminal One program at San Diego International Airport. Reporting to the Terminal Project Manager, this position will oversee commissioning and activation activities with a particular focus on coordination of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection (MEPFP) systems.
The Area Manager will work closely with Design-Build contractors, inspectors, commissioning teams, airport operations, maintenance personnel, subcontractors, activation teams, third-party stakeholders and subject matter experts to support successful turnover and operational readiness of terminal facilities and systems. The role will coordinate technical, construction logistics, change management and schedule issues while helping maintain alignment with program requirements, budget and schedule.
This position requires substantial building systems and commissioning experience and the ability to resolve complex field issues in an active airport construction environment. The Area Manager will also support activation of major terminal systems, including the baggage handling system (BHS), passenger boarding bridges (PBB) and associated aircraft services.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee commissioning activities within the assigned area in coordination with the Authority’s Commissioning Agent, Design-Builder’s Commissioning Manager and project teams.
- Coordinate activation and turnover of the terminal baggage handling system, passenger boarding bridges and associated aircraft services, including preconditioned air, 400 Hz ground power and potable water systems.
- Maintain working knowledge of project scope, schedule, construction activities and commissioning requirements within the assigned area.
- Coordinate with Design-Build contractors, field inspectors and technical teams to resolve construction, commissioning, logistics, sequencing and system-interface issues.
- Work with airport operations, maintenance personnel, tenants, third-party stakeholders, commissioning teams and activation teams to identify operational impacts and coordinate upcoming work.
- Review applicable Project Definition Documents, owner design and construction standards, performance specifications, plans and specifications to understand project requirements.
- Coordinate with subject matter experts and inspectors to identify work that may not align with established project requirements and elevate concerns to the Project Manager.
- Identify potential logistics, quality, scope and coordination issues that could affect construction completion, commissioning or activation and support timely resolution.
- Support change management activities for the assigned area, including evaluating proposed changes and providing recommendations regarding merit, scope and supporting documentation.
- Evaluate construction and commissioning schedule activities and provide recommendations to the Project Manager regarding progress, sequencing and potential schedule impacts.
- Monitor field progress and maintain awareness of current construction, testing, commissioning and activation activities.
- Participate in recurring project, construction, inspection and stakeholder coordination meetings throughout the program.
- Meet with airport operations, tenants and other stakeholders to communicate upcoming activities, understand potential impacts and coordinate required accommodations.
- Monitor construction activities for alignment with approved plans, specifications and applicable project requirements.
- Take ownership of assigned issues, coordinate appropriate resources and escalate significant technical, schedule, cost or operational concerns to project and program leadership.