Benefits :
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation bonus
- Training & development
If you like to innovate, are self-reliant with a strategic mind and forward-thinking solutions approach and interested in giving your full potential and grow with us, this position may be for you.
We are a social and environmental responsible Company. Our commitment to excellence, safety, community, belonging adaptability, quality and continuous improvement are part of our personality.
We are looking for a proactive, independent and experienced 5 Low Voltage Special Systems Project Manager II
Position Description Summary
Project and Position Description
The Terminal 5 Renovation & Reconstruction (T5 R&R) Low Voltage Special Systems (LVSS) Project Manager reports to the T5 R&R Terminal Project Manager and is responsible for driving and overseeing design and execution of all IT, special systems and technology systems for the T5 R&R project. The T5 R&R LVSS PM provides oversight of the design-builder’s design and execution of IT disciplines per LAWA standards.
This position will act as the primary IT liaison and airport / owner representative responsible for T5 R&R project. Primarily, this role / individual shall act as a liaison between the project and Information Management & Technology (IMT) and manage the details required to execute this effort and rollout without impact to airport or airline operations. Successful candidate shall display experience with large stakeholder infaces ensuring inclusion, while understanding and driving the small details that go into signage design concepts, installation and activation.
The Terminal 5 Program covers the full demolition and rebuild of the Terminal 5 headhouse and concourse, as well as various enabling scopes to vacate the existing building.
Key Identifiers for the Position
Project Manager and Technical / Construction Leader with experience in an operating / active environmentKnowledge in IT design and construction practices and methodologiesManagement 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 Duties
Primary liaison with ITM representative responsible for directing and managing the T5 IT implementationResponsible 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 IT portion of the T5 R&R 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 specifications. This documentation shall include narratives for all scopes of work as well as a coordinated CAD representation including all projects for key disciplinesCoordinating with other T5 R&R Design Managers on 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 required to ensure the design process supports the project goalsCoordinating with the T5 R&R Sr. Design Manager who will be managing the Design Review Team (DRT) design review process for assigned project(s) through all phases of design including significant design changes during construction.Monitoring 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 designers, contractors 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 other documents as required and promoting excellence on the project through the application of Quality Assurance processesEnforcing the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitoring the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteriaReviewing pay applications to ensure proper verification of completed work and compliance with contract requirementsWorking with the key project individual to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of workAssuring that current and timely change orders are documented and administered properlyParticipating in all necessary coordination meeting with designer, contractor and stakeholdersManaging the closeout process to ensure all documentation is completed as quickly as possible to efficiently close the project without incurring unnecessary costsSafety performance well above industry standardsProviding technical review of changes to scope of work for each projectEstablishing IT submittal approval procedures and ensure uniformity of review approachAuditing project team IT comments and designer responsesProviding guidance related to the functional requirements contained in the technical specifications or other project documents supplied by LAWAMonitoring BIM productions of IT designers and contractors according to LAWA BIM Standards, the BIM Execution Plan, and needs of the T5 R&R project.Providing technical support and coordination between the T5 R&R project team and other TDIP project teams for program consistency across all disciplinesProviding technical Support for adjacent LAWA projects as required to ensure accurate interfaceProviding technical coordination for project consistency across all disciplinesAssisting with preparing and reviewing briefings, meeting agendas, and supporting materials for various meetings including Board presentations, Steering Committee meeting, Stakeholder outreach, and other TDIP meetingsHardware / Software Knowledge
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and BluebeamAbility to work in CAD or REVIT preferredFamiliarity with digital content management systems and other airport IT systemsProfessional Experience Level / Other Qualifications
10 years or more experience, preferably on airport projectsExperience with projects more than $50 million in value.Experience 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 / Training
Bachelor’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 license or certifications.Element-Specific Requirements / Notes
May assume other duties as required / neededMaybe required to work past regular work shiftMaybe required to work various shifts as neededLAWA will provide a desktop computer that can be VPN’d into or a laptop computerConsultant 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 rate.This 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 consultantSalary : $140-155K
Hrs : 8am-5pm