Project Manager (Airport)

Description

• Verify contractor pay applications for alignment with contract requirements.
• Develop project scope and manage scope changes to maintain alignment with project goals.
• Ensure all work conforms to the latest LAWA Design and Construction Handbook (DCH), approved changes, and technical requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation including agreements, reports, drawings, specifications, narratives, and coordinated CAD representations.
• Lead and support efforts related to permitting requirements with AHJs.
• Establish and enforce standards for project documentation, including meeting minutes, records, reports, and communications.
• Partner with the Design Manager to oversee the full design process, including resolving technical issues, managing design non-compliances, coordinating RFIs, shop drawing reviews, acceptance testing, and mockup approvals.
• Conduct field surveys to capture accurate existing conditions for design and constructability decision-making.
• Facilitate coordination meetings with designers, contractors, and airport stakeholders.
• Support the Design Manager in leading the Design Review Team (DRT) throughout all phases of design and design changes during construction.
• Support the Asset Renewal management team in developing and executing action plans to mitigate schedule and budget risks.
• Lead project messaging plans, notices, contingency planning, and communication strategies.
• Serve as the primary airport/owner representative directing and managing assigned projects.
• Define program goals, develop methods to accomplish them, and ensure alignment with owner objectives, contract terms, and airport policies.
• Review change proposals for compliance, accuracy, and fair market value.
• Prepare RFPs and oversee procurement for designers and contractors.
• Work with designers, contractors, and stakeholders to develop construction activity plans, critical milestones, and priorities.
• Monitor and control technical, fiscal, and administrative aspects of assigned projects.
• Prepare reports summarizing pre-construction progress for senior management.
• Ensure timely documentation, issuance, and management of Task Orders and Change Orders.
• Coordinate with LAWA divisions and Jurisdictions Having Authority (Planning, FAA, TSA, AQMD, SHPO, EPA, BOE, LAFD, LAPD, LAUSD, etc.) throughout design and pre-construction.

Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of industry standards, practices, and regulatory requirements
• Knowledgeable in design and construction contracting practices and methodologies.
• Project Manager and technical/construction leader experienced in active/operating airport environments.
• Experience across the full design and construction life cycle—from concept through closeout.
• Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly collaborative, fostering positive relationships with design and construction teams to encourage problem solving.
• Skilled stakeholder engagement leader, ensuring needs are identified, communicated, resolved, and incorporated as appropriate.
• Strong team leadership, professionalism, and ability to maintain high morale across internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Experience managing projects valued at more than $50 million
• Master’s degree preferred
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or a related technical field (required)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• 15+ years of experience, preferably in airport environments
• Ability to assemble KPIs and decision packages for governance and executive-level presentations.
• Strong ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget for complex projects.
• Familiarity with Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery methods
• Ability to work in CAD or Revit (preferred)
• Strong preference for relevant certifications including:
• Or other relevant professional licenses/certifications

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance