Systems Project Manager - Aviation

Ramos Consulting Services, Inc. (Ramos CS); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

120 hours of combined PTO and Sick Time annually

401(k) retirement plan with generous company match

Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to national resources and career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ramos Consulting Services, Inc. (Ramos CS) is seeking a TDIP Low Voltage Systems Integrator in Los Angeles, California. This role requires deep expertise in various airport terminal IT systems and extensive experience in system integration for critical projects.

With strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, the ideal candidate will help coordinate IT activities across multiple terminals, ensuring consistency and effective problem-solving.

The position offers a salary range of $200,000 to $227,000 per year, in addition to comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 15 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects.
• Experience with projects more than $100M in value.
• Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IT project activities across multiple terminals.
• Lead integration workshops for deployment and final commissioning.
• Manage project documentation and ensure project closeout.

Skills

IT design and construction practices

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Knowledge of airport terminal IT systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Ramos CS, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is actively hiring a TDIP Low Voltage Systems Integrator. This position requires subject matter expertise of the various airport terminal IT systems including network systems for a comprehensive design, implementation and commissioning of such systems. The candidate must demonstrate extensive experience at the systems integrator capacity for passenger processing systems, terminal management systems, baggage handling systems, building automation systems, lighting control systems, aircraft guidance and ramp management systems. This individual will collaborate closely with internal teams, airline partners, LAWA stakeholders, and contractors for the coordination of IT project activities across multiple terminals to ensure consistency.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge in IT design and construction practices and methodologies in an active airport environment.
• Leader in stakeholder engagement to identify, communicate, resolution and accomplish their needs, while preserving the principles and criteria of the project scope, schedule and budget constraints.
• Maintaining an excellent working relationship with the design and construction professionals geared towards open communications and mutual problem solving in the best interest of the project and all other parties involved.
• Abilities to identify and study options to complex design, operational or constructibility issues.
• Coordinating shop drawing reviews, participation in and approval of factory and site acceptance tests, coordinating material approvals, coordinating mockup approvals, providing reports, drawings, and specification interpretation, participation in testing and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge in LAWA's change management process for deployment of new IT systems or interfacing with legacy IT systems.
• Understanding of LAWA's USR and ASR processes and ability to identify and mitigate impacts on IT systems.
• Primary liaison with ITM representative responsible for directing and managing the IT scope implementation.
• Primary liaison with CBP and TSA for IT infrastructure and integration requirements.
• Review and validate IT scope costs of implementations and system integrations.
• Oversee buildout and commissioning of IT rooms, networks, horizontal and backbone cabling.
• Coordinated with contractor(s) and IMT system owners for comprehensive and effective migration, integration and commissioning activities.
• Lead integration workshops until deployment and final commissioning of terminal systems such as passenger processing, CCTV, access control (ACAMS), flight information, baggage handling systems, public announcement, WiFi, aircraft guidance (VDGS), emergency notification, ramp services management system and new IT innovations.
• Lead integration workshops until deployment and final commissioning of building/mechanical systems such as Building Automation, lighting control, power metering & controls, conveyance monitoring and FMCS at the central utility plant.
• Coordinate with LAWA cyber security team and contractor's IT system providers for integration into the LAWA ecosystem that meet security requirements.
• Working with designers, contractors and stakeholders to develop the overall planning of construction activities and identifying critical milestones and priorities.
• Ensuring all work is being performed with and inspected to the latest versions of plans and specifications including approved changes, submittals, and RFIs.
• Working with the key project individuals to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential delays, or significant changes to the scope of work.
• Participating in all necessary coordination meetings with the designer, contractor and stakeholders.
• Managing the closeout process for IT systems to ensure all documentation is completed as quickly as possible to efficiently close the project without incurring unnecessary costs.
• Adhere to a safe work environment well above industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other related technical field required. Master's degree preferred.
• 15 years or more experience, preferable on airport projects.
• Experience with projects more than $100M in value.
• Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc. or any other relevant professional licensure and/or certifications.
• Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and Design/Build.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation

$200,000 to $227,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

• Employer-Provided Healthcare: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee base plans. We also provide a 40% employer contribution toward dependent or family coverage plans.
• Paid Time Off: 120 hours of combined PTO and Sick Time annually, in addition to paid holidays.
• Retirement Planning: Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax FSA/HSA options for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses to help manage out-of-pocket costs.
• Employee Wellness & Support: 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential support for work-life balance, financial wellness, and emotional well-being.
• National Resources & Career Growth: As part of the Colliers Engineering & Design national platform, employees have access to expanded technical resources, mentorship, and diverse career development opportunities across the Western United States and beyond.