Senior Project Manager

D'Leon Consulting Engineers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A civil engineering consulting firm in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Construction Manager to oversee projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience, particularly with airport projects over $50 million. Strong management skills and communication abilities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 15 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects.
• Experience with projects more than $50 million in value.
• Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build and Design/Build.

Responsibilities

• Primary liaison and airport representative responsible for directing and managing the project.
• Responsible for scope development and management to meet project goals.
• Provide direction ensuring on-schedule completion within or below budget.

Skills

Management capacity

Excellent written and oral communication

Knowledge of industry practices and regulations

Education

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

Job description

D'Leon Consulting Engineers is seeking a Senior Construction Manager in Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities

• Primary liaison and airport/owner representative responsible for directing and managing the project.
• Responsible for scope development and scope management of the project to meet project goals and objectives.
• Develop the RFP and oversee the procurement process for designers and contractors.
• Providing direction and management for assigned project and ensuring on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Planning and defining program goals and devising methods to accomplish them, developing in-depth knowledge of owner objectives, contract terms, and airport policies.
• Planning, directing, supervising and controlling the execution of all technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Working with team members and airport management to develop budgets, schedules, and plan for the various elements of a project.
• Managing project scope to meet or exceed project goals and objectives.
• Abilities to identify and study options to complex design, operational or constructability issues.
• Ability to conduct field surveys and investigations to capture detailed and accurate field conditions. This information shall be used to enable strategic design and construction decisions.
• Maintaining documentation on the approved scope of work for the project to include all related agreements, authorizations, reports, drawings and specifications. This documentation shall include narratives for all scopes of work as well as a coordinated CAD representation including all projects for key disciplines.
• Works with the Design Manager who will be managing the design process during design and construction including resolution of technical design issues, issuing design non‑compliances, issuing field non‑conformances, timely processing of RFIs, coordinating shop drawing reviews, participation in and approval of factory and site acceptance tests, coordinating material approvals, coordinating mock up approvals, providing reports, drawings and specification interpretation, participation in testing and commissioning activities, managing the punch list process and other activities as required to ensure the design process supports the project goals.
• Works with the Design Manager who will be managing the Design Review Team (DRT) design review process for assigned project(s) through all phases of design including significant design changes during construction.
• Monitoring and leading efforts related to the permitting process required by the design team and contractor
• Becoming thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of all facilities to be erected.
• Ensuring all work is performed with and inspected to the latest versions of the LAWA Design and Construction Handbook (DCH), plans and specifications including approved changes, submittals, and RFIs.
• Work with designers, contractors and stakeholders to develop the overall planning of construction activities and identify critical milestones and priorities.
• Prepare reports summarizing progress of pre‑construction activities for senior management.
• Review change proposals for contractual compliance and alignment with fair market value.
• Reviewing pay applications to ensure proper verification of completed work and compliance with contract requirements.
• Work with the Asset Renewal management team to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
• Assure that current and timely Task Orders and Change Orders are documented and administered properly.
• Participate in all necessary coordination meetings with designers, contractors and stakeholders.

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.
• Experience with projects more than $50 million in value.
• Experience with various delivery methods, including Design‑Bid‑Build, 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.

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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting

Industries

Civil Engineering, Construction, and Airlines and Aviation

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance