LAWA Construction Manager V

Pacific Pros; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A construction management firm is seeking a skilled Construction Manager V to oversee projects for Los Angeles World Airport. The role encompasses managing budget, schedule, and quality standards while ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should possess over 20 years of experience, ideally in airport construction, with strong communication and leadership skills. This full-time, on-site position requires local availability for project duties and the potential for after-hours work.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in construction management, especially in airport projects.
• Proven leadership in managing complex construction within budget and schedule constraints.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all field construction activities for project completion.
• Ensure construction follows approved plans and safety standards.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and resolve construction-related issues.

Skills

Construction Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Budget Management

Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Project Management Information Systems

Job description

Overview

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pacific Pros is seeking Construction Manager V for Construction Projects to be a representative for Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA).

Work Location: LAWA has required the candidates be local for this position.

Region: Los Angeles, CA

Status: Full-time on-site

Opening: March 2026, Immediate

Position Description Summary

Serve as Owner's representative. The T5 Sr. Construction Manager is responsible for managing the scope, cost, schedule, and operational interfaces of all design and construction-related activities for the program. The T5 Sr. Construction Manager will focus on schedule certainty, budget delivery, and ensuring that construction work meets the required quality standards while enforcing a strong health, safety, and environmental culture on the project. The T5 Sr. Construction Manager will support the development and implementation of design, construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover plans; manage impacts to operations; ensure that risk mitigation for construction activities is optimized; coordinate with stakeholders; and ensure that LAWA standards are adhered to.

The T5 Sr. Construction Manager will additionally report to the T5 Interface Manager to ensure that all project elements—including the concourse, headhouse, and site/civil work—are aligned, communicated, and executed efficiently. This role includes coordinating, managing, and resolving all interfaces among multiple contractors, design teams, stakeholders, utilities, and project management groups across the T5 Program to ensure that technical, operational, schedule, and logistical requirements are fully met.

Key Identifiers for the Position

• Construction Manager with experience in an operating/active environment
• Management of construction within budget and schedule constraints while maintaining all necessary scope elements
• Leader in stakeholder engagement to identify, communicate, resolve, and accomplish stakeholder needs while preserving project scope, schedule, and budget constraints
• Knowledge of construction contracting practices and methodologies
• Knowledge and experience in the project construction life cycle, from pre-construction to estimating/buyout, phasing, implementation, and closeout
• Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with design and construction professionals, geared toward open communication and mutual problem-solving in the best interest of the project and all parties involved

Essential Job Duties

• Monitor all on-site field construction activities associated with project completion
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of various disciplines used during construction, including methods and techniques for installation
• Ensure construction operations follow approved work plans and Area Shutdown Requests (ASRs), and that all proper notifications are made
• Become thoroughly familiar with contractual obligations and technical aspects of all facilities to be erected
• Ensure all work is performed and inspected in accordance with the latest plans and specifications, including approved changes, submittals, and RFIs
• Work with the Design/Builder and stakeholders to develop overall construction planning and identify critical milestones and priorities
• Monitor budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule
• Monitor assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and meet budget goals
• Identify potential problem areas and take preventive action to ensure critical milestones are met for each project phase
• Ensure the use of sound and safe construction practices to achieve required quality control at maximum efficiency and minimum cost
• Prepare periodic reports summarizing progress of construction activities for senior management and clients
• Ensure effective implementation of all policies and procedures, including project labor agreement policies
• Contribute to the advancement of ADG’s goals through productive collaboration with all stakeholders
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate
• Participate in necessary coordination meetings with the Design/Builder, trade partners, stakeholders, LAWA Operations, and others
• Review contractor potential change order claims for merit and negotiate to final resolution

Hardware/Software Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems (PM Web)

Required Qualifications

• 20 years or more of experience, preferably on airport projects
• Experience with projects valued at more than $100 million
• 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 thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
• Multiple positions are anticipated — submitted experience should emphasize airport concourse scope, airport headhouse scope, or site/civil scope

Minimum Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or other related technical field required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, or other relevant professional licensure and/or certifications

Element-Specific Requirements/Notes

• May assume other duties as required/needed.
• May be required to work past regular work shifts
• May be required to work various shifts as needed
• This is a Monday–Friday full-time position in the office or on the project site at LAX
• The position will require the candidate to have the ability to transit to, from, and between project sites.
• After hours or weekend work may be required to perform the duties of the position. This shall be considered part of the salary.
• LAWA has required the candidates be local and available fully on-site for this field position.