Our Construction Management Team in Los Angeles has an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager II. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!
About being our Project Manager II
As our Project Manager II, you will join the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) project team of 40+ planners, architects, engineers, and other technical professionals to plan & design their next wave of capital investments, including airfield improvements, terminal improvements, infrastructure improvements, and more.
Responsibility Highlights for our Project Manager II
- 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
- Managing project scope to meet or exceed project goals and objectives
- 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
- Managing the design process 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
- Managing the design review process for assigned project(s) through all phases of design including significant design changes during construction
- Monitoring of permitting information and the permitting process required by the designteam and contractor
- 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 ProgramBoard
- 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
Minimum Qualifications to be our Project Manager II
- Four-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related technical/business field
- Ten years or more experience, preferably on airport projects
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Professional
- Proven ability to perform in a management capacity
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
Preferred Qualifications to be our Project Manager II
- Professional registration or certification
Highlighted Benefits for our Project Manager II
Enjoy hybrid and flexible work schedules, an inclusive benefit package providing medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and qualifying family members, a 401(k) with immediate vested company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that is 100% paid by Psomas!
- A competitive salary! The expected range for this position is $104,000 - 116,771/salary depending on experience.
- 8 Paid Holidays & 3 Weeks of PTO
- Career pathing, training + professional development
- Employee Parking paid by Company
Strong History + Bright Future
As a 100% employee owned company serving clients throughout the western U.S for over 78 years, Psomas is proud to be an award winning consulting firm with over 750 employees. Our talented team have an array of skills ranging from construction management, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee first culture. Together, we foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are looking for team members that are excited to contribute to our projects and make a positive difference in our local community.
We're a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
