Senior Project Manager OAR T6

Proactive Technical Limited; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global seeks a trusted client advisor to own complex, high-value baggage handling projects with autonomy across the full contract lifecycle in multiple US airport locations. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage RFIs through invoicing, and mentor Project Managers and junior staff.

You will oversee BHS delivery, including OEM coordination, procurement milestones, testing, and cutover sequencing with airline and TSA stakeholders, while advancing growth opportunities with

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of construction PM experience with ownership of complex, high-value scope.
• Direct delivery experience on baggage handling scope - CBIS/CBRA, outbound/inbound conveyor, sortation, make-up devices, EDS integration.
• Risk management: identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to protect timeline and budget.
• Testing & commissioning: plan and execute FAT, SAT, and integrated testing with OEMs; manage punch/acceptance with TSA/airline.
• Client advisory: trusted advisor to clients, not just executor of scope.
• Phasing in live operations: manage installation and cutover in operating terminals (night/off-peak work).
• Mentorship: develop junior PM talent.
• Controls & interfaces: knowledge of PLC/SCADA, BHS/BIDS, and airline interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Own complex projects generally $25M-$100M or multiple comparable scopes.
• Contract document ownership from RFIs to invoicing; primary contact for owner PM when not assigned higher.
• Quality assurance: verify deliverables meet standards and requirements.
• BHS delivery oversight: OEM coordination, long-lead procurement, factory milestones, testing, and cutover sequencing with airlines/TSA.
• Procurement & vendor contracts: oversee procurement, resourcing, and vendor agreements.
• Change management: document, justify, and control scope/schedule/budget changes.
• Client advisory & mentorship: lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor PMs/junior staff.
• Direct reports: 1+ employees.
• Growth & BD: pursue opportunities, achieve financial targets, and engage partners.

Skills

Project management

BHS systems

Risk management

Testing & commissioning

Client advisory

Mentorship

Business development

Vendor contracts

Change management

Installation coordination

Job description

About the Role

You are a trusted client advisor managing complex, high-value work with real autonomy. This role owns the full contract lifecycle, from RFIs and submittals through invoicing, and mentors the PMs coming up behind them.

You will own the following:

• Complex Project Ownership: Successfully manage complex projects, task orders, or portfolios generally ranging from $25M-$100M, or multiple concurrent assignments of comparable complexity.
• Contract Document Ownership: Manage all project contract documents from RFIs, submittals, and change management through invoicing; serve as primary point of contact for the owner PM when not assigned to a higher position.
• Quality Assurance: Manage quality assurance by verifying deliverables against established standards and requirements.
• BHS Delivery Oversight: Own baggage system delivery risk end to end - OEM coordination, long-lead equipment procurement and factory milestones, integrated testing, and cutover sequencing with airline and TSA stakeholders.
• Procurement & Vendor Contracts: Oversee procurement and contract management, including project resourcing and vendor contracts.
• Change Management: Monitor performance and run the change management process to document, justify, and control changes to scope, schedule, or budget.
• Client Advisory & Mentorship: Serve as a trusted client advisor, lead multidisciplinary teams, and mentor Project Managers and junior staff.
• Direct Reports: 1+ employees
• Growth & BD: Achieve project financial targets and identify opportunities for additional scope, follow-on work, and client growth; work with consulting partners to pursue future opportunities.

Need to Have

• Experience: 7-10+ years of construction project management experience, including demonstrated ownership of complex, high-value scope. Understanding of highly technical and mechanical baggage handling/ conveyor systems.
• BHS scope: Direct delivery experience on baggage handling scope - checked baggage inspection systems (CBIS/CBRA), outbound and inbound conveyor, sortation, make-up devices, and EDS integration.
• Risk management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to protect timeline and budget.
• Testing & commissioning: Experience planning and executing FAT, SAT, and integrated system testing with OEMs, and managing punch/acceptance through TSA and airline sign-off.
• Client advisory: Track record serving as a trusted advisor to clients, not just an executor of scope.
• Phasing in live operations: Managing installation and cutover inside an operating terminal - night and off-peak work windows, temporary bag flow, and coordination with airline and TSA operations.
• Mentorship: Demonstrated experience developing junior PM talent.
• Controls & interfaces: Working knowledge of PLC/SCADA controls, BHS/BIDS and airline system interfaces, and coordination with MEP, structural, IT, and low-voltage trades.
• BD: Active BD expectation: client relationship growth, consulting partner engagement, and industry visibility.

Nice to Have

• Certifications: PMP or CCM certification.
• OEM familiarity: Prior work with major BHS suppliers - Vanderlande, Siemens Logistics, BEUMER, Daifuku, or Fives.
• Aviation experience: Airport or airline-specific construction experience.
• Throughput modeling: Exposure to BHS simulation and capacity analysis (Emulate3D, FlexSim, AutoMod) and reading throughput/redundancy requirements.

The Details

• Location: Multiple US airport locations, onsite/hybrid depending on assignment.
• Compensation: Competitive, based on experience.

Growth: Path to Program Manager for those pursuing broader BD and multi-project leadership

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.