The T4/T5 Modernization Assistant PM based out of Los Angeles, California, reports to the T4/T5 Modernization PM and is responsible for supporting the PM in managing the scope, schedule and operational interfaces of all design and construction-related activities for TDIP’s T4/T5 Modernization project. The Terminal 4/5 Modernization project is a Tenant Acquisition Delivery Method Project and includes the design and construction of a new T4.5 vertical circulation core, improvements to the gating configurations of T5 and a new T4 Headhouse with SSCP and T4 Concourse. This is all intended to improve the processing and connectivity of passengers transitioning through and between TBIT, T4 & T5 and to improve the guest experience and operational efficiencies in the concourse facilities. Project will also work closely with the LAWA led BHS makeup and distribution system.The T4/T5 Modernization Assistant PM is responsible for supporting the T4/T5 Modernization PM in managing the scope, cost, schedule and operational interfaces of all design and construction related activities for the T4/T5 Modernization Program. The T4/T5 Modernization Assistant PM 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 T4/T5 Modernization Assistant PM will support the PM in 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 Position
Project Manager and Technical/Construction Leader with experience in an operating/active environment
Management of project within budget and schedule constraints while maintaining all necessary scope elements
Leader in stakeholder engagement to identity, communicate, resolution and accomplishment their needs, while preserving the principles and criteria of the project scope, schedule and budget constraints
Knowledge in design and construction contracting practices and methodologies
Knowledge and experience in the project design life cycle from Concept to Project Definition Book to Permit to Bulletins
Knowledge and experience in the project construction life cycle from Pre-Construction to estimating/buyout to phasing to implementation to Closeout
Ability to assemble KPI’s and decisions needed for Governance and presentation to others, including the executive staff
Maintaining 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 involved
Developing and maintaining a high level of team morale through professionalism that reflects well on the project team, external stakeholders and LAWA/internal stakeholders
Essential Job DutiesSupports the PM’s execution of the following duties:
Primary liaison and airport/owner representative responsible for directing and managing the project
Responsible for scope development and scope management of the project to meet project goals and objectives
Develop the RFP and oversee the procurement process for designers and contractors
Providing direction and management for assigned project and ensuring on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations
Planning and defining program goals and devising methods to accomplish them, developing in-depth knowledge of owner objectives, contract terms, and airport policies
Planning, directing, supervising and controlling the execution of all technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project
Working with team members and airport management to develop budgets, schedules, and plan for the various elements of a project
Oversees owner’s staff that manages full project delivery including stake holder interfaces
Managing project scope to meet or exceed project goals and objectives
Abilities to identify and study options to complex design, operational or constructability issues
Ability to conduct field surveys and investigations to capture detailed and accurate field conditions. This information shall be used to enable strategic design and construction decisions
Maintaining 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 disciplines
Overseeing the Tenant who will be managing 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 required to ensure the design process supports the project goals
Overseeing 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 construction
Monitoring and leading efforts related to the permitting process required by the design team and contractor
Overseeing the construction process to remove and mitigate obstacles that cause inefficiencies to the construction process
Becoming thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of all facilities to be erected
Ensuring all work is being performed with and inspected to the latest versions of plans and specifications including approved changes, submittals, and RFI’s
Working with designer, contractor and stakeholders to develop the overall planning of construction activities and identifying critical milestones and priorities
Keeping alert to possible problem areas and taking preventative action to ensure critical milestones are met for each phase of the project
Ensuring the use of safe and sound construction practices
Preparing reports summarizing progress of construction activities for senior management
Reviewing change proposals for contractual compliance and alignment with fair market value
Preparing a monthly risk report for the Program Board
Monitoring adherence to Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required and promoting excellence on the project through the application of Quality Assurance processes
Enforcing the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitoring the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria
Reviewing pay applications to ensure proper verification of completed work and compliance with contract requirements
Working 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 work
Assuring that current and timely change orders are documented and administered properly
Participating in all necessary coordination meeting with designer, contractor and stakeholders
Managing the closeout process to ensure all documentation is completed as quickly as possible to efficiently close the project without incurring unnecessary costs
Safety performance well above industry standards
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field
5 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects
Experience with projects more than $10 million in value.
Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and Design/Build
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
Proven ability to perform in a management capacity
Excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
May assume other duties as required/needed
Maybe required to work past regular work shift
Maybe required to work various shifts as needed
LAWA will provide a desktop computer that can be VPN’d into
Consultant 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 necessary
Cell phone
This is NOT a work from home position
This 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 LAX
After hours or weekend work may be required to perform the duties of the position. This shall be considered part of the salary.
Transportation to/from LAX worksite is the responsibility of the consultant
Ideally, you'll also have:
Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc.
Ability to work in CAD or REVIT
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