Construction Logistics Specialist IV (Airport Construction)

Element Consulting, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Consulting, Inc. seeks a Construction Logistics Specialist IV to support the CALM Team at LAX, coordinating construction activity between airport operations and multiple projects and contractors.

You will review phasing and logistics, identify overlaps, and guide mitigation of conflicts in advance of construction, ensuring information flows to stakeholders and executive reports are prepared.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (architecture, aviation, engineering, construction management or related).
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 20+ years of experience in airport building programs or similar complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas of potential overlap and recommend efficient packaging of work.
• Stay current with scope and schedule of all airport projects.
• Extract look-ahead data impacting LAWA operations and tenants.
• Interface with utility shutdown experts for timing recommendations.
• Produce monthly and yearly team reports for executive management.

Skills

Project management

Written communication

Reading plans & schedules

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture/engineering/construction management

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

Position Description

The Construction Logistics Specialist IV is responsible for supporting the team in conveying andcoordinating construction activity between airport operations and multiple projects andcontractors. This individual will collect, organize and review phasing and logistics for constructionconflicts within a project and across all projects collectively. The Construction Logistics Specialist IVwill provide guidance for mitigating conflicts in advance of construction.

Essential Job Duties

• Identify areas of potential overlap of work and make recommendations concerning opportunities for more efficient and less disruptive packaging and/or procurement of the work
• Stay current with the scope and schedule for all current and future airport projects
• Extract look-ahead data concerning barricades, utility shutdowns and other actions that would impact LAWA and/or Tenant operations
• Interface with utility shutdown experts and engineering technical support to make recommendations for timing of utility shutdowns
• Provide review and comment on Area Shutdown Request ensuring adherence to the LAWA Standards
• Recommend procedures and protocols to the CALM Manager
• Develop appropriate tracking and record keeping tools
• Provide progress reporting documents and briefing materials as required
• Attend multiple daily project meetings to gather activity information
• Read and interpret project plans and schedules
• Ensure activity impact information flows among project stakeholders
• Read, understand and interpret project schedules and Gantt charts
• Liaison with third-party entities whose construction efforts may overlap
• Contribute to the advancement of program goals through commitment to productive collaboration with all stakeholders
• Work closely with CALM Manager to ensure information is accurately portrayed and up todate
• Produce Monthly and Yearly Team reports for Executive Management to highlight team accomplishments.
• Supports CALM Manager for all project-related data for Coordination and Logistics Management (CALM) Team within the Airport Development Group at LAX in order to minimize construction-related impacts for both tenants and passengers while preventing construction conflicts and expensive redesigns for all terminal improvements.

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications

• Problem solver with a strong ability to prioritize and switchgears in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, layout and design skills are essential, including ability to present concepts verbally
• Proven accuracy, reliability, priority setting, and completeness in job accomplishment
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to communicate complex issues to an on-technical audience
• Must be able to work under pressure on high-profile complicated assignments
• Ability to understand intent and process across various construction delivery methods
• Superior project management and time management skills
• Team player who demonstrates a willingness to learn
• Geared to share information and communicate with team members
• Ability to read design plans, maps and interpret construction language
• Knowledge of wayfinding concepts and mapping technologies are essential skillsets
• Experience with technologies and best practices across multiple platforms

Education/Training

• 20 years or more experience, preferable on airport building programs or similar complex building programs
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, aviation, business, engineering, constructionmanagement, planning or other related technical field required. Master’s degree preferred.

Hardware/Software Knowledge

• Experience combining and formatting multiple digital file document types to clearly and concisely present compiled information
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite software (SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience using Bluebeam

Element-Specific Requirements

• May assume other duties as required/needed
• May work overtime
• Maybe required to work various shifts as needed

Registration Certification

• Relevant Professional Licensure and/or certifications are strongly preferred. Additional Requirements
• Must pass a federal background check.

Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $165K-$185K