Construction Airport Specialist

APSI Construction Management

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 116,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A construction management firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Construction Airport Specialist to manage wayfinding projects at LAX. The role requires at least 10 years of relevant experience, with a focus on signage quality and project coordination. Competitive compensation between $110,000 and $116,000 annually is offered along with benefits, and candidates must pass a federal background check.

Qualifications

10+ years in wayfinding, signage, or related roles.
Airport or large building experience preferred.
Federal background check required.

Responsibilities

Oversee wayfinding strategies for pedestrian flow.
Evaluate signage quality and recommend improvements.
Coordinate projects across multiple disciplines.

Skills

Wayfinding experience

Signage quality assessment

Project management

Visual communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

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Construction Logistics Specialist II

Location: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – CTA, Terminals, Parking Structures, Airside Areas (AOA Apron & Gates)

Client: Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)

Project Scope: Oversight of projects within CTA, including Terminals, Landside areas (Parking Structures, CUP, Roadways), and Airside (AOA Apron & Gates)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 7 AM to 4 PM

Compensation: $110,000 – $116,000 per year plus benefits

Essential Job Duties

Wayfinding specialists with multiple years of airport experience skilled in creating, implementing, and overseeing temporary wayfinding strategies that support pedestrian flow and user experience.
Proficient in assessing signage quality, visual appeal, and adherence to standards, with the ability to recommend sign types specific to each project.
Experience managing multiple collaborative wayfinding projects with multidisciplinary teams, including staff with technical and non-technical backgrounds. Must coordinate across various disciplines, meeting multiple deadlines under pressure in a dynamic environment.
Proficient in reading, interpreting, and analyzing project schedules, Gantt charts, and design plans. Capable of evaluating signage needs based on construction activities, environmental factors, and user expectations to maintain effective wayfinding.
In-depth understanding of signage materials, fabrication methods, color theory, typography, and font specifications. Knowledge of signage, temporary wayfinding, and mapping industry best practices.
Ability to review projects' submittals Phasing Plan and Site Logistics Plans as submitted through the ASR and LIR processes with a keen eye for wayfinding impacts.
Strong visualization skills. Experience in developing concepts, location plans, and proposed wayfinding paths of travel with high visual impact.
Proficient in planning, production, and installation of temporary wayfinding that translates complex information into easy-to-understand visuals.
Hands-on experience with installation procedures, including regular site walks to evaluate signage effectiveness and updates to plans as needed.
Skilled in tracking phasing for production, and installation schedules across multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and a holistic approach across projects.
High attention to detail in verifying the quality and consistency of signage and wayfinding elements, ensuring visual appeal and usability across all materials.

Hardware/Software Knowledge

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Bluebeam for creating, editing, and reviewing visual materials and layouts.
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint) for project communication, scheduling, and documentation.

Qualifications

Experience: Minimum 10 years in wayfinding, signage, or related roles; airport or large building program experience strongly preferred.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
Certifications (Preferred): AAAE, LEED, PMP, PE, AICP, or other relevant licensure/certifications.
Other Requirements: Ability to work various shifts as needed; must pass federal background check; LAWA Badge required.

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