Project Manager

D'Leon Consulting Engineers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

D'Leon Consulting Engineers is seeking a Project Manager in Los Angeles, CA to lead complex airport IT initiatives. The role focuses on liaison between Airport IT project teams and operations, coordinating with airline partners, LAWA stakeholders, and contractors to ensure alignment and timely progress.

Responsibilities include tracking milestones, risks, and dependencies, supporting multi-terminal IT activities, and ensuring operational requirements are met through strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field is required.
• 15+ years of experience, preferably on airport projects.
• Knowledge of airport IT systems, end-user hardware, and integrated infrastructure including SITA and airport-specific systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between Airport IT project teams, Operations, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate alignment and communication across internal teams, airline partners, LAWA stakeholders, and contractors.
• Provide timely updates on project status, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Support coordination of IT project activities across terminals to ensure consistency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify operational impacts and mitigation needs.
• Coordinate and engage with contractors to support execution, scheduling, and compliance.
• Participate in project meetings, site walks, and operational briefings to maintain awareness.
• Assist in tracking progress, action items, and deliverables for successful implementation.
• Support integration of airport equipment with IT infrastructure to meet operational needs.
• Identify risks and coordination gaps and elevate as appropriate.
• Foster strong relationships across terminals to support efficient delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning

Tools

PMWeb

Bluebeam

Adobe Pro

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

D'Leon Consulting Engineers is seeking a Project Manager in Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Airport IT project teams, Airport Operations, and key stakeholders
• Facilitate alignment and communication across internal teams, airline partners, LAWA stakeholders, and contractors
• Provide timely and accurate updates on project status, milestones, risks, and dependencies
• Support coordination of IT project activities across multiple terminals to ensure consistency and awareness
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify potential operational impacts and support mitigation efforts through operational expertise
• Coordinate and engage with contractors to support project execution, scheduling, and compliance with operational requirements
• Participate in project meetings, site walks, and operational briefings to maintain situational awareness
• Assist in tracking project progress, action items, and deliverables to support successful implementation
• Support the integration of airport equipment and systems with IT infrastructure, ensuring alignment with operational needs
• Identify risks, gaps, and coordination challenges, and elevate as appropriate
• Foster strong working relationships across terminals and stakeholder groups to support efficient project delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required
• 15 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects
• Knowledge of airport operational IT systems, end-user hardware, and integrated airport infrastructure, including SITA systems, airport IT infrastructure and tie-in integrations, PMWeb, Bluebeam, Adobe Pro, SharePoint, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and familiarity with airport systems such as FIDS, AODB, BHS systems, kiosks, and gate/terminal operational equipment supporting day-to-day airport operations.

D'Leon Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.