Construction Manager III - T5 Building Construction Manager
Construction Los Angeles, California
Contract/CTH Apr 18, 2025
Construction
Synopsis:
The Terminal 5 (T5) Building Construction Manager reports to the T5 Lead Construction Manager and is responsible for managing and coordinating construction activities of the Design/Builder. The T5 Building Construction Manager acts as the liaison for pre-construction and construction activities, including leading the safety, security and quality for the Program. The Terminal 5 Program covers the full demolition and rebuild of the Terminal 5 headhouse and concourse, as well as various enabling scopes to vacate the existing building.
The characteristics of the candidate shall display a solid understanding and experience delivering complex projects within an active operating environment (aviation, transportation, retail, manufacturing, etc.). The candidate shall have strong technical construction knowledge, paired with effective communication skills.
Position Description Summary
The T5 Building 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 Building Construction Manager will be focused on schedule certainty, budget delivery and making sure that construction work meets the required quality standards while enforcing a strong health, safety, and environmental culture on the project. The T5 Building Construction Manager will support the development and implementation of design, construction, testing, commissioning, turnover plans, impacts to the operations, ensuring that risk mitigation for construction activities are optimized, working and coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring LAWA standards are adhered to.
Key Identifiers for the Position
Essential Job Duties
Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications
Education/Training
The Terminal 5 (T5) Building Construction Manager reports to the T5 Lead Construction Manager and is responsible for managing and coordinating construction activities of the Design/Builder. The T5 Building Construction Manager acts as the liaison for pre-construction and construction activities, including leading the safety, security and quality for the Program. The Terminal 5 Program covers the full demolition and rebuild of the Terminal 5 headhouse and concourse, as well as various enabling scopes to vacate the existing building.
The characteristics of the candidate shall display a solid understanding and experience delivering complex projects within an active operating environment (aviation, transportation, retail, manufacturing, etc.). The candidate shall have strong technical construction knowledge, paired with effective communication skills.
Position Description Summary
The T5 Building 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 Building Construction Manager will be focused on schedule certainty, budget delivery and making sure that construction work meets the required quality standards while enforcing a strong health, safety, and environmental culture on the project. The T5 Building Construction Manager will support the development and implementation of design, construction, testing, commissioning, turnover plans, impacts to the operations, ensuring that risk mitigation for construction activities are optimized, working and coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring LAWA standards are adhered to.
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 identity, communicate, resolution and accomplishment their needs, while preserving the principles and criteria of the project scope, schedule and budget constraints
- Knowledge in construction contracting practices and methodologies
- Knowledge and experience in the project construction life cycle from Pre Construction to estimating/buyout to phasing to implementation to Closeout
- 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
Essential Job Duties
- Monitor all on-site field construction activities associated with the completion of the project.
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of various disciplines to be used during construction, as well as the methods and techniques to be utilized for installation.
- Ensure construction operations follow approved work plans and Area Shutdown Requests (ASR's) and all proper notifications are made
- Become thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of all facilities to be erected
- Ensure all work is being performed with and inspected to the latest versions of plans and specifications, including approved changes, submittals and RFl's
- Work with Design/Builder and stakeholders to develop the overall planning of construction activities and identify critical milestones and priorities
- Monitor budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule
- Monitor the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and to meet budget goals
- Keep alert to possible problem areas and take preventative action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project
- Ensure the use of sound and safe construction practices to attain required quality control at the maximum efficiency and minimum cost
Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications
- 10 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, Design+CMAR 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
Education/Training
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field required
- Master's degree preferred
- Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, and/or any other relevant professional licensure and/or certifications