Airport Safety Quality Assurance Inspector

AECOM•San Diego, CA

15d•$46 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Inspector II – Safety QA to support airport construction projects in San Diego, California. This is an onsite, field-based position supporting active construction projects in a complex airport operating environment. The Inspector II performs construction safety inspections, evaluates contractor work practices and documentation, and helps verify compliance with project requirements, applicable state and federal regulations, and recognized construction safety standards. The role documents safety observations and corrective actions, supports incident investigations, and monitors contractor safety performance across multidisciplinary construction activities. The position requires strong construction safety knowledge, sound field judgment, and the ability to communicate safety concerns clearly with contractors, project teams, and other stakeholders while supporting safe operations for airport personnel, contractors, and the traveling public.

Requirements

High school education and 4 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
Ability to obtain and maintain required TSA-issued airport security badging.
Must pass a substance abuse test as a condition of employment.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

Nice To Haves

Six years of relevant experience.
Experience supporting construction safety programs for vertical facilities, including airport terminals, commercial buildings, or other complex occupied facilities.
At least two years of experience performing construction safety inspections in commercial facilities construction or a comparable construction environment.
OSHA 500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry.
HAZWOPER training of 24 hours or more.
Experience conducting construction incident investigations, workplace safety audits, and contractor safety program reviews.
Experience working within an active airport, transportation facility, or similarly regulated operating environment.
Experience in construction safety, accident prevention, loss control, and/or risk management.
Completion of the OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety and Health course.
Competent Person qualifications or designation applicable to trenching and excavation, scaffolding and falsework, and fall protection.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct field safety inspections of multidisciplinary airport construction projects to evaluate compliance with contract requirements, applicable regulations, and established construction safety standards.
Monitor contractor work practices and safety programs, including applicable CSO, TSO, ESO, and OSHA Form 33 requirements.
Identify, document, and communicate safety deficiencies and follow corrective actions through resolution.
Prepare daily inspection reports and periodic progress reports documenting field conditions, observations, and contractor corrective measures.
Review contractor safety plans and safety performance for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and accepted professional practices.
Track safety observations, corrective actions, and performance metrics and communicate significant findings to project leadership.
Support workplace audits and inspections involving personal protective equipment, fall protection, scaffolding, trenching and excavation, crane and heavy equipment operations, and other construction activities.
Assist with accident and incident investigations by gathering information through field observations, interviews, and other available documentation and contributing to required reports.
Support safety training activities involving hazard communication, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, fall protection, scaffolding, crane operations, heavy equipment, and Injury and Illness Prevention Program requirements, as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of construction safety regulations, standards, and industry practices relevant to airport and commercial construction environments.