(Project Manager I) Terminal Improvement – Baggage Handling System Assistant PM

Morgner Construction Management Corp.
CA, United States
Full-time

MORGNER is seeking qualified candidates for the Project Manager I Terminal Improvement Baggage Handling System Assistant PM" position with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).

The Baggage Handling System Assistant PM is responsible for assisting in managing the scope, cost, schedule and operational interfaces of all design and construction related activities for the Baggage Handling System projects.

Synopsis

The Baggage Handling System Assistant PM reports to the Baggage Handling System Project Manager who is ultimately responsible for managing the scope, schedule and operational interfaces of all design and construction-related activities for TDIP’s Baggage Handling System projects.

The Baggage Handling System projects include the Baggage Optimization Project Phase 2 which includes the replacement of the CBIS / CBRA rooms in TBIT, the Terminal 4 Baggage Handling System project which includes replacement of make-up and distribution systems from ticketing to make-up (excluding CBIS / CBRA) and the inbound systems, and the Terminal 5 CTX project which includes recapitalization of the T5 CBIS and CBRA.

Position Description Summary

The Baggage Handling System Assistant PM is responsible for assisting in managing the scope, cost, schedule and operational interfaces of all design and construction related activities for the Baggage Handling System projects.

The Baggage Handling System 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 Baggage Handling System Assistant PM 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

  • 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 Duties

Supports 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.

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 $10 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 Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required
  • Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc.
  • 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.
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