Airport Safety Quality Assurance Inspector

About the role

AECOM is seeking a Safety Quality Assurance Inspector to support a long-term assignment at San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections of airport construction projects to verify compliance with contract requirements, applicable regulations, and established safety standards.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and work practices, identifying unsafe conditions and recommending corrective actions.
• Review contractor safety plans, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and project specifications.
• Prepare daily inspection reports, safety observations, corrective action reports, and other project documentation.
• Track, monitor, and report safety performance metrics and trends.
• Assist with incident, injury, and accident investigations, including data collection, root cause analysis, documentation, and reporting.
• Conduct workplace audits, inspections, and safety assessments of construction activities, equipment, and work areas.
• Verify proper use, maintenance, and availability of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support implementation of construction safety programs related to hazard communication, respiratory protection, fall protection, scaffolding, excavation, crane operations, and heavy equipment activities.
• Assist with development and delivery of construction safety training and awareness programs.
• Cook up coordination with project managers, contractors, consultants, and Airport Authority representatives to promote compliance and continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable safety regulations, industry standards, and emerging best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to maintain eligibility under airport driving requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Construction Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience performing construction safety inspections on commercial, aviation, transportation, or infrastructure construction projects.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
• OSHA 500 Trainer Certification.
• 24-Hour HAZWOPER Certification or higher.
• Competent Person designation in Excavation and Trenching.
• Competent Person designation in Scaffolding and Falsework.
• Competent Person designation in Fall Protection.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience reviewing contractor safety plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Experience conducting construction safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and construction industry safety regulations and standards.
• Experience supporting aviation, airport, transportation, rail, transit, or other large-scale infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience working within active operational environments where construction activities must be coordinated with ongoing public operations.
• Experience tracking safety metrics, preparing inspection reports, and documenting corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with contractors, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic inspection reporting systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance and required badging.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and non-traditional schedules in support of construction operations.