MORGNER is seeking qualified candidates for the “Construction Manager II - Wayfinding Construction Manager" position with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).
Synopsis
The Wayfinding Construction Manager reports to the Wayfinding Sr. Project Manager and is ultimately responsible for managing and coordinating construction activities of the Design/Builder for the Wayfinding Enhancement Program. The Wayfinding Enhancement Program covers all areas from landside (parking and roads) to terminal/concourse/secured side (all passenger facing) to airfield (gating identification) and all supporting IT interfaces.
Position Description Summary
The Wayfinding Construction Manager is responsible for managing the scope, cost, schedule and operational interfaces of all design and construction related activities for the Wayfinding project. The Wayfinding Construction 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 Wayfinding Construction 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 Position
- Construction Manager with experience in an operating/active environment.
- Management of construction 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 construction contracting practices and methodologies.
- Knowledge and experience in the project construction life cycle from Pre-Construction to estimating/buyout to phasing to implementation to Closeout.
- 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.
Essential Job Duties
- Monitor all on-site field construction activities associated with the completion of Wayfinding Enhancement Program.
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of various disciplines to be used during construction, as well as the methods and techniques to be utilized for installation.
- Ensure construction operations follow approved work plans and Area Shutdown Requests (ASR’s) and all proper notifications are made.
- Become thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of all facilities to be erected.
- Ensure all work is being performed with and inspected to the latest versions of plans and specifications, including approved changes, submittals and RFI’s.
- Work with Design/Builder and stakeholders to develop the overall planning of construction activities and identify critical milestones and priorities.
- Monitor budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule.
- Monitor the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and to meet budget goals.
- Keep alert to possible problem areas and take preventative action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project.
- Ensure the use of sound and safe construction practices to attain required quality control at the maximum efficiency and minimum cost.
- Prepare periodic reports summarizing progress of construction activities for higher-level management and clients.
- Ensure effective implementation of all policies and procedures, including project labor agreement policies.
- Contribute to the advancement of TDG’s goals through commitment to productive collaboration with all stakeholders.
- Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
- Participate in all necessary coordination meetings with the Design/Builder, trade partners, stakeholders, LAWA Operations, etc.
- Review Contractor Potential Change Order Claims for Merit and negotiate to final resolution
Hardware/Software Knowledge
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
- Ability to work in CAD or REVIT preferred
Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications
- 5 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects
- Experience with projects more than $50 million in value.
- Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and Design/Build
- Proven ability to perform in a management capacity
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
Education/Training
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or other related field required.
- Master's degree preferred
- Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc. or any other relevant professional licensure and/or certifications
Element-Specific Requirements/Notes
- 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 provided by consultant is required
- 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.
