Job Description

Background / Project Position Information:

The Terminal 5 (T5) Lead Construction Manager reports to the T5 Program Delivery Director and is ultimately responsible for managing and coordinating construction activities of the Design/Builder. The T5 Lead Construction Manager acts as the primary liaison for pre-construction and construction activities, including leading the safety, security and quality for the Program. 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.

The characteristics of the candidate shall display a solid understanding and experience in alternative delivery (i.e. Progressive Design-Build, CMAR, etc.) of mega-projects within an active operating environment (aviation, transportation, retail, manufacturing, etc.). The ability to think outside the box to strategically guide construction planning and to quickly solve complex issues will be critical to the program’s success. Transparent communication with many stakeholders is a key ingredient to an effective construction manager.

Position Description Summary

The T5 Lead Construction Manager is responsible for managing the scope, cost, schedule and operational interfaces of all design and construction related activities for the project. The T5 Lead 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 T5 Lead 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 Job Duties:

• Senior-level Construction Manager with experience in an operating/active environment
• Manages and collaborates with a team of junior construction managers, project engineers, field staff, inspectors, safety professionals, subject matter experts, and others as necessary to support the T5 Program.
• Manages 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
• Expert 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 the project.
• 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.
• Lead and/or participate in all necessary coordination meetings with the Design/Builder, trade partners, stakeholders, LAWA Operations, etc.

Hardware/Software Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• Ability to work in CAD or REVIT preferred
• Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications
• 20 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects and large complex multi-year projects
• Experience managing a team of construction managers
• Experience with projects more than $500 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.
• 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.

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