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 the 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 serve as the primary IT liaison and airport/owner representative for the T5 R&R project. The role will act as a bridge between the project and Information Management & Technology (IMT), managing the details required to execute this effort and ensuring rollout without impact to airport or airline operations. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with large stakeholder interfaces while also managing the 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.
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
Key Identifiers for the Position
Project Manager and Technical/Construction Leader with experience in an active/operating environment
Knowledge of IT design and construction practices and methodologies
Ability to manage projects within budget and schedule constraints while maintaining all required scope elements
Skilled in stakeholder engagement to identify, communicate, resolve, and fulfill needs while preserving the principles of project scope, schedule, and budget
Knowledge of design and construction contracting practices and methodologies
Experience with the project design life cycle from Concept to Project Definition Book to Permit to Bulletins
Experience with the project construction life cycle from Pre-Construction to estimating/buyout to phasing to implementation to Closeout
Ability to assemble KPIs and decisions needed for governance and present them to others, including executive staff
Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with design and construction professionals, promoting open communication and collaborative problem-solving
Ability to develop and maintain high team morale through professionalism, reflecting positively on the project team, external stakeholders, and LAWA
Essential Job Duties
Serve as primary liaison with ITM, directing and managing the T5 IT implementation
Responsible for scope development and management to meet project goals and objectives
Develop RFPs and oversee the procurement process for designers and contractors
Provide direction and management for assigned projects, ensuring on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations
Plan and define program goals, devising methods to accomplish them while developing in-depth knowledge of owner objectives, contract terms, and airport policies
Direct, supervise, and control the execution of all technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the IT portion of the T5 R&R project
Work with team members and airport management to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for various project elements
Oversee owner’s staff that manages full project delivery, including stakeholder interfaces
Manage project scope to meet or exceed goals and objectives
Identify and evaluate options to resolve complex design, operational, or constructability issues
Conduct field surveys and investigations to capture accurate conditions, enabling strategic design and construction decisions
Maintain documentation of approved project scope, including agreements, authorizations, reports, drawings, and specifications; ensure narratives and CAD representations are coordinated across key disciplines
Coordinate with T5 R&R Design Managers to resolve technical design issues, process RFIs, review shop drawings, oversee acceptance testing, manage approvals, provide interpretation of specifications, support commissioning activities, and manage punch lists
Coordinate with the T5 R&R Sr. Design Manager on the Design Review Team (DRT) process through all phases of design, including significant changes during construction
Lead and monitor efforts related to the permitting process
Oversee the construction process to eliminate obstacles and inefficiencies
Become thoroughly familiar with contractual obligations and technical aspects of all facilities
Ensure all work complies with the latest approved plans and specifications, including changes, submittals, and RFIs
Collaborate with designers, contractors, and stakeholders to plan construction activities, identify milestones, and set priorities
Monitor progress, anticipate problem areas, and take preventative action to meet milestones
Ensure the use of safe construction practices
Prepare reports summarizing construction progress for senior management
Review change proposals for contractual compliance and fair market alignment
Prepare a monthly risk report for the Program Board
Monitor adherence to the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan and promote excellence through QA processes
Enforce program requirements and review deliverables for compliance
Review pay applications for accuracy and contract compliance
Develop and execute action plans to address potential cost overruns, delays, or scope changes
Ensure timely documentation and administration of change orders
Participate in coordination meetings with designers, contractors, and stakeholders
Manage project closeout to complete documentation efficiently and avoid unnecessary costs
Maintain safety performance above industry standards
Provide technical review of scope changes
Establish IT submittal approval procedures and ensure consistency of reviews
Audit project team IT comments and designer responses
Provide guidance on functional requirements in technical specifications and project documents
Monitor BIM production by IT designers and contractors in accordance with LAWA BIM Standards, the BIM Execution Plan, and project needs
Provide technical support and coordination across TDIP project teams for program consistency
Provide technical support for adjacent LAWA projects to ensure accurate interfaces
Assist in preparing and reviewing briefings, agendas, and materials for meetings, including Board presentations, Steering Committee meetings, stakeholder outreach, and other TDIP meetings
Hardware/Software Knowledge
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
Ability to work in CAD or Revit preferred
Familiarity with digital content management systems and other airport IT systems
Professional Experience Level / Other Qualifications
10+ years of experience, preferably on airport projects
Experience with projects exceeding $50 million in value
Experience with multiple 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, with thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
Education/Training
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or a related technical field required
Master’s degree preferred
Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, or other relevant licenses or certifications
Element-Specific Requirements / Notes
May assume other duties as required
May be required to work beyond regular shifts
May be required to work various shifts as needed
This is not a remote/work-from-home position
After-hours or weekend work may be required and is considered part of the salary