Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:
Advance Airport Development
Transform the Customer Experience
Optimize Ongoing Business
Cultivate Our Culture
Here, culture starts with each of us. Our workplace is shaped by mindsets that guide how we show up for one another: believing the best in people, collaboration, empathy, listening, and thoughtful decision-making. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.
Why You'll Love Working at SAN:
Location: The new Airport Authority Administration building, located on the San Diego International Airport campus and near the waterfront, providing stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
Hybrid Schedule: This role follows a hybrid schedule with both on-site and remote work. On-site days are required, based on department needs, to support collaboration and business operations. Remote work flexibility is available on other days as determined by the department.
Salary: The hiring salary for the Business Property Manager I starts at $95,109 to $109,375. The full pay range for the Business Property Manager I is $73,160 to $117,057.
Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and childcare benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
Wellness: Enjoy a workplace that makes well‑being part of the daily vibe! Tap into multiple on‑site gyms, unwind or brainstorm in outdoor workspaces, score fitness discounts for every level and goal, give back with volunteer‑time rewards, connect with financial wellness advisors, and explore scenic walking trails just steps from campus, all wrapped in a supportive wellness package designed to help you feel your best inside and outside of work.
Application Deadline: May 28, 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.
About the Job:
The Terminal Business Development department is seeking a Business Property Manager I to join their dynamic team. This role sits at the crossroads of commerce and customer experience, supporting the airport’s non-airline revenue program.
The selected candidate will manage a portfolio of diverse leases and initiatives, including food and beverage, convenience and specialty retail, passenger services, and property agreements.
Strong communication, collaboration, and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders will be instrumental for the Business Property Manager I success.
Every traveler remembers their experience going through an airport, and what they encounter is the result of thoughtful coordination behind the scenes to better serve millions of SAN travelers and you will play an important role in that experience.
What You’ll Do:
Partnership Agreements: Administer and support leases, permits, easements, licenses, and operating agreements for non-airline revenue tenants. Assist with Request for Proposal (RFP) processes by preparing materials and providing input as needed. Maintain accurate business partner account records and support contract compliance monitoring. Participate in stakeholder meetings and assist in addressing routine business matters and tenant inquiries.
Business Operations & Performance: Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to review sales and operational data. Support implementation of initiatives related to concessions, marketing, and customer programs. Track and document operational issues, assisting with follow-up actions and resolution. Provide general support in identifying opportunities to enhance operations and tenant performance.
Tenant and Facilities Coordination: Support coordination of tenant improvement projects, including tracking progress and assisting with communication between tenants and internal teams. Conduct routine site visits to observe operations and support compliance with lease requirements. Assist in reviewing plans and coordinating follow-ups to help ensure projects meet operational needs and timelines.
Programs & Customer Experience: Support administration of Quality Assurance Program (QAP) reviews by assisting with documentation and follow-up. Help monitor service standards and report observations related to the passenger experience. Assist with passenger-facing programs such as promotions and engagement initiatives, as well as coordination efforts related to continuity of operations planning and other duties as assigned.
The Skills You Need:
Project Management: Autonomously manage projects by evaluating priorities, developing action plans, demonstrating consistent follow-up and completes projects and assignments pivoting as necessary to prioritize in accordance with Authority goals. Multi-task and effectively manage multiple tenants and projects simultaneously.
Relationship & Interpersonal Skills: Cultivates interpersonal rapport and trust, both up and down, by exhibiting consistency and reliability. Builds and maintains collaborative working relationships with stakeholders, identifies and relates information, ideas and problems, champion’s initiatives and ideas based on collaborative solutions. Collaborates with and advocates for tenants while maintaining accountability to the Authority. Ability to anticipate customer needs and responses and proactively propose solutions.
Communication: To proficiently and tactfully exchange and interpret information verbally and in writing, facilitate, persuade and prepare, and deliver presentations for a variety of mediums such as lease correspondence, procurement scopes of work, concessions, promotional materials. Communicates to gain support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions; articulates clear rationale in discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of various options, is assertive while exhibiting flexibility.
Problem-Solving/Agility: Identifies significance of problems, demonstrates willingness to act in situations requiring immediate solutions for passengers, tenants, or the Airport. Under supervision, seeking Board approval for leases, amendments, procurements or similar; to include drafting of Board Reports and ordinance language, preparation of PowerPoint presentation, as well as responsibility for timely internal approvals.
Integrity: Ability to assess and show sensitivity regarding conflicts/demands inherent with the Authority as a political and business entity, accountable to the public.
Leveraging Technology: Effectively uses and generates information electronically integrates technology solutions and systems.
Requirements
The Experience You Need to Have:**
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major in business administration, public administration, finance, marketing, or other related field of study
Three years of progressively responsible property management experience, at least two years of which involve retail or food & beverage management, commercial or industrial property management, and/ or real estate development, preferably in an airport
Equivalent combination of training and experience.
Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements :
Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background investigation, training, and testing required for employment and operation of Authority and San Diego County physical security, surveillance, radio and telecommunications equipment.
Preferred Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE, CM)
Airport Council International (USAP)
*Driving is an Essential Function
This role requires regular driving as a critical part of performing work-related duties, specifically involving the operation of Airport Authority vehicles. A valid California driver’s license is required, along with strict adherence to all traffic laws and safety regulations. Applicants must maintain an acceptable driving record to operate Authority vehicles. Compliance with Airport Authority vehicle use policies, including safety protocols and reporting requirements, is mandatory. Applicants must acknowledge that driving Airport Authority vehicles is an essential function of this role.
**Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay.At San Diego International Airport, we value your unique experience and your willingness to learn. Some roles require specific qualifications or degrees, but others don’t—and we're always open to individuals committed to growth and excellence. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. And if it’s not the right fit, we’ll keep you in mind for future opportunities. We may 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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