Project Manager

The TDIP Assistant Project Manager shall report to their assigned project’s respective senior project manager and is responsible for managing the scope, schedule and operational interfaces of design and construction-related activities within their assigned Terminal Development and Improvement Program (TDIP) project.TDIP is a major capital program focused on delivering distinct projects focused on modernizing LAX’s passenger terminals to improve customer experience, operational efficiency, safety, and connectivity across the airport.Position Description SummaryThe TDIP Assistant Project Manager is responsible for managing the scope, cost, schedule and operational interfaces of design and construction related activities for the assigned TDIP project.The TDIP Assistant Project Manager will be focused on schedule certainty, budget delivery and making sure that construction work meets the required quality standards while enforcing a strong health, safety, and environmental culture on the project.The TDIP Assistant Project Manager will ensure the development and implementation of design, construction, testing, commissioning, turnover plans, impacts to the operations, ensuring that risk mitigation for construction activities are optimized, working and coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring LAWA standards are adhered to.Key Identifiers for the PositionProject Manager and Technical/Construction Leader with experience in an operating/active environmentManagement of project within budget and schedule constraints while maintaining all necessary scope elementsLeader in stakeholder engagement to identity, communicate, resolution and accomplishment their needs, while preserving the principles and criteria of the project scope, schedule and budget constraintsKnowledge in design and construction contracting practices and methodologiesKnowledge and experience in the project design life cycle from Concept to Project Definition Book to Permit to BulletinsKnowledge and experience in the project construction life cycle from Pre-Construction to estimating/buyout to phasing to implementation to CloseoutAbility to assemble KPI’s and decisions needed for Governance and presentation to others, including the executive staffMaintaining an excellent working relationship with the design and construction professionals geared towards open communications and mutual problem solving in the best interest of the project and all other parties involvedDeveloping and maintaining a high level of team morale through professionalism that reflects well on the project team, external stakeholders and LAWA/internal stakeholdersEssential Job DutiesPrimary liaison and airport/owner representative responsible for directing and managing the projectResponsible for scope development and scope management of the project to meet project goals and objectivesDevelop the RFP and oversee the procurement process for designers and contractorsProviding direction and management for assigned project and ensuring on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligationsPlanning and defining program goals and devising methods to accomplish them, developing in-depth knowledge of owner objectives, contract terms, and airport policiesPlanning, directing, supervising and controlling the execution of all technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned projectWorking with team members and airport management to develop budgets, schedules, and plan for the various elements of a projectOversees owner’s staff that manages full project delivery including stakeholder interfacesManaging project scope to meet or exceed project goals and objectivesAbilities to identify and study options to complex design, operational or constructability issuesAbility to conduct field surveys and investigations to capture detailed and accurate field conditions. This information shall be used to enable strategic design and construction decisionsMaintaining documentation on the approved scope of work for the project to include all related agreements, authorizations, reports, drawings and specificationsManaging the project during design and construction including resolution of technical design issues, issuing design non-compliances, issuing field non-conformances, timely processing of RFI’s, coordinating shop drawing reviews, participation in and approval of factory and site acceptance tests, coordinating material approvals, coordinating mock up approvals, providing reports, drawings and specification interpretation, participation in testing and commissioning activities, managing the punch list process and other activities as requiredOverseeing the design process including managing the Design Review Team (DRT) design review process for assigned project(s) through all phases of design including significant design changes during constructionMonitoring and leading efforts related to the permitting process required by the design team and contractorOverseeing the construction process to remove and mitigate obstacles that cause inefficiencies to the construction processBecoming thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of all facilities to be erectedEnsuring all work is being performed with and inspected to the latest versions of plans and specifications including approved changes, submittals, and RFI’sWorking with designer, contractor and stakeholders to develop the overall planning of construction activities and identifying critical milestones and prioritiesKeeping alert to possible problem areas and taking preventative action to ensure critical milestones are met for each phase of the projectEnsuring the use of safe and sound construction practicesPreparing reports summarizing progress of construction activities for senior managementReviewing change proposals for contractual compliance and alignment with fair market valuePreparing a monthly risk report for the Program BoardMonitoring adherence to Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan and promoting excellence through QA processesEnforcing the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitoring deliverables for adherence to these criteriaReviewing pay applications to ensure proper verification of completed work and compliance with contract requirementsWorking with key project individuals to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delaysAssuring that current and timely change orders are documented and administered properlyParticipating in all necessary coordination meetings with designer, contractor and stakeholdersManaging the closeout process to ensure all documentation is completed efficientlySafety performance well above industry standardsHardware/Software KnowledgeProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and BluebeamAbility to work in CAD or REVIT preferredProfessional Experience Level / Other Qualifications10 years or more experience, preferably on airport projectsExperience with projects more than $50 million in valueExperience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and Design/BuildProven ability to perform in a management capacityExcellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulationsEducation/TrainingBachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field requiredMaster’s degree preferredOptional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc. or any other relevant professional licensure and/or certificationsElement-Specific Requirements / NotesMay assume other duties as required/neededMay be required to work past regular work shiftMay be required to work various shifts as neededLAWA will provide a desktop computer that can be VPN’d intoConsultant MUST have a company-provided laptop computer. This is required for company business and to VPN into LAWA system when away from the office as necessaryCell phone provided by consultant is requiredThis is NOT a work from home positionThis is a salaried position based on 40 hours per week at the applicable all-in labor rateThis is a Monday–Friday full-time position in the office or on the project site at LAXAfter hours or weekend work may be required to perform the duties of the position. This shall be considered part of the salaryTransportation to/from LAX worksite is the responsibility of the consultant