Synopsis
The Asset Renewal Sr. Project Manager reports to the TDIP Deputy Program Executive and is ultimately responsible for managing the scope, cost, schedule and operational interfaces of all design and construction-related activities for LAWA’s Asset Renewal Program.
The Asset Renewal Program replaces end-of-life airport assets, primarily: MEP, vertical transportation systems, building enclosures, baggage handling systems and passenger boarding bridges. The characteristics of the candidate is someone who has extensive knowledge in MEP systems from both a design and implementation viewpoint, especially in a operating environment. The program will be impactful to the public facing and operating environment of the airport, and all means of “thinking outside the box” must be taken to find the best solution to each asset replacement scenario. The individual shall also have a keen understanding of a Facility Maintenance program, as the management and maintenance of the renewal will be managed by Facilities.
Project and Position Description
The Asset Renewal Sr. Project Manager shall control and monitor the overall macro picture of all design, construction and logistics activities, while the design and construction managers with their respective teams manage the day-to-day project activities. The Asset Renewal Sr. Project Manager will be focused on design options, equipment life cycles, best methods of replacement, schedule certainty, budget control, and making sure that construction work meets the required quality standards while enforcing a strong health, safety, and environmental culture on the project. The Asset Renewal Sr. Project Manager will ensure the development and implementation of construction, testing, commissioning, turnover plans, impacts to the operations of the airport will be controlled, and risk mitigation for construction activities will be optimized.
Key Job Duties
- Monitoring of all the design & construction activities of the TDIP Asset Renewal project to ensure that work is completed on time and on budget and meets all applicable codes and standards
- Ensuring implementation of a quality assurance plan and monitoring of all construction activities with a robust quality control process for all construction phases of the project
- Overseeing, managing, and mitigating risks of technical construction interfaces between projects, contractors, and third parties
- Supervising and guiding the project teams in conjunction with the TDIP leadership and project managers of the Asset Renewal project
- Implementing, supervising, guiding, and monitoring of the logistics activities during all construction phases of all projects of the Asset Renewal project, both with reference to construction, operations, and maintenance aspects.
- Overseeing, implementing, supervising, and monitoring testing and commissioning • Monitoring dispute resolution for all LAWA inspection deviations
- Facilitating the flow of information between the Asset Renewal project and the other various LAWA projects (currently ongoing and those in the planning phase) and the various divisions/groups within LAWA (TDG, CDD, CALM, etc.). i.e.: technical liaison with and between all TDIP project teams
- Identifying and resolving potential problems related to design and construction activities between the various TDIP Asset Renewal contracts and other LAWA projects
- Reviewing and commenting on design plans and technical documents related to constructability and logistics
- Assisting in risk management and mitigation for the Asset Renewal project to facilitate the schedule and support cost containment
- Evaluating activities affecting traffic both within the CTA and regionally around the airport in support of the CALM group, including coordinating traffic analysis for temporary and permanent configurations. Supporting scheduling activities, including the coordination of the Asset Renewal project schedule with the schedules of other LAWA projects affecting the project
- Facilitating interface coordination meetings among the project teams
- Working with the project teams to verify that all interface elements and the integrated system are functioning as expected
- Monitoring schedule progress and anticipating potential issues that may affect key milestones • Developing, tracking, and managing the sequence of work for the various Asset Renewal projects • Coordinating quality and safety requirements with LAWA Inspection
- Estimating (supported by the TDG estimating team)
- Coordinating review of design-builder estimates on LAWA-managed projects for contractual compliance and, where required, alignment with fair market value
- Overseeing review of change proposals for contractual compliance and, where required, alignment with fair market value
- Coordinating the provision of conceptual estimates for new scopes of work
- Coordinating assistance to project managers with change order negotiation and preparation of records of negotiation
- Ensuring citation and record of pricing sources used in preparing estimates
Hardware/Software Knowledge
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
- Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems
- Ability to work in CAD or REVIT a plus
Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications
- 15 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects
- Specialized experience and/or expertise in Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing replacement projects • Experience with projects more than $100 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
- Must have a self-starter attitude with proactive, results-oriented focus; and willing and capable to assume additional responsibilities
- Must be able to interface with a variety of people with different technical levels and educational backgrounds
- Must be detail oriented and highly organized
Education/Training
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required
- Master’s degree preferred
- Relevant professional licensure and/or certification are strongly preferred. 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