Construction Manager

Job Title: Construction Manager

Job Description

The Construction Manager will serve as the primary liaison and owner representative for pre-construction and construction activities across multiple airport asset renewal projects. These projects focus on replacing end-of-life systems, including MEP fire and security systems, transportation systems, building enclosures, utilities, baggage systems, and passenger boarding bridges. The ideal candidate is experienced in managing large-scale airport projects, particularly with MEP systems, and can coordinate critical outages with minimal operational impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets, schedules, and plans for assigned projects in collaboration with team members and airport management.
• Review and approve acquisition packages, NTP letters, and supporting documentation.
• Lead preconstruction meetings and weekly progress meetings.
• Coordinate with design managers and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and ensure compliance with LAWA standards.
• Manage project scope, documentation, and correspondence, including BIM deliverables and meeting minutes.
• Oversee shop drawing reviews, mockups, factory/site acceptance tests, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor permitting processes and enforce design and construction guidelines.
• Prepare progress reports, risk assessments, and review change proposals for compliance.
• Ensure adherence to QA/QC plans and promote excellence in project execution.
• Mentor and lead project staff.

Essential Skills

• 15+ years in construction management, preferably in airport environments; projects exceeding $50M.
• Professional licensure or certifications such as PMP, PE, AAAE strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Familiarity with PMIS.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CAD/REVIT experience a plus.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a chance to work on significant airport projects with a focus on innovation and excellence. Employees enjoy a collaborative environment that values expertise and fosters professional growth.

Work Environment

Full-time, on-site at LAX (Monday–Friday; occasional nights/weekends). Must provide own laptop and cell phone; LAWA provides desktop computer.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Inglewood, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $185000.00 - $208000.00/yr.

Discussed with Client post offer

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Inglewood,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.