PROJECT MANAGER III (Infrastructure Capital Program - Asset Renewal TBIT Above Ground PM)

Position Title: PROJECT MANAGER III (Infrastructure Capital Program - Asset Renewal TBIT Above Ground PM)

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects. 

Salary Range: $182,000 - $198,000

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)    

Type: Full-Time                                             

Employee Benefits:

• 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick
• Paid Vacation
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program

O2EPCM, Inc. https://o2epcm.com/  

Position: PROJECT MANAGER III (Infrastructure Capital Program - Asset Renewal TBIT Above Ground PM)

Salary Range: $182,000 - $198,000

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)    

Type: Full-Time                

Synopsis
The TBIT Above-Ground Project Manager reports to the Asset Renewal Sr. Project Manager and is 
ultimately responsible for managing the scope, schedule and operational interfaces of all design and 
construction-related activities for above-ground projects as part of the Asset Renewal Program. The 
Asset Renewal Program replaces end-of-life airport assets, primarily MEP, vertical transportation 
systems, building enclosure and passenger boarding bridges. The characteristic of the candidate is 
someone who has extensive knowledge in MEP system construction and commissioning (i.e. has worked 
for an MEP subcontractor). The individual shall be experienced in working in an operating environment 
and be able to coordinate critical outages with minimal impact on the operation of the airport. 
Transparent communication with many stakeholders is a key ingredient to an effective above-ground 
project manager.
Position Description Summary
The TBIT Above-Ground Project Manager is responsible for managing the scope, cost, schedule and 
operational interfaces of all design and construction related activities for the Asset Renewal Program. 
The TBIT Above-Ground Project 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 TBIT Above-Ground Project Manager will 
ensure the development and implementation of design, construction, testing, commissioning, turnover 
plans, impacts to the operations, and that risk mitigation for construction activities will be optimized.
Key Identifiers for the Position 
• Project Manager and Technical/Construction Leader with experience in an operating/active 
environment
• Management of project 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 design and construction contracting practices and methodologies
• Knowledge and experience in the project design life cycle from Concept to Project Definition Book to 
Permit to Bulletins

Knowledge and experience in the project construction life cycle from Pre-Construction to 
estimating/buyout to phasing to implementation to Closeout
• Ability to assemble KPI’s and decisions needed for Governance and presentation to others, including 
the executive staff
• 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
• Developing and maintaining a high level of team morale through professionalism that reflects well on 
the project team, external stakeholders and LAWA/internal stakeholders
Essential Job Duties
• Primary liaison and airport/owner representative responsible for directing and managing aboveground projects in the asset renewal program
• Responsible for scope development and scope management of the project to meet project goals and 
objectives
• Manage Above-Ground consultant(s) in developing Asset Renewal Program analysis, survey plans, 
assessments, and reports. 
• Work with Procurement PM and Above/Below ground PMs in scope development for MATOC GC 
RFPs.
• Manage Above-Ground consultants during CA – RFIs, submittals, substitution requests, inspections, 
etc….
• Collaborate with HJ Russell in design & permitting schedule development and management.
• Manage Asset Renewal consultant field surveys 
• Manage Program Risk Assessment
• Manage stakeholder interface with LAWA and Asset Renewal consultants
• Develop RFPs and oversee the procurement process for designers and contractors 
• Providing direction and management for assigned projects 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

Oversees owner’s staff that manages full project delivery including stake holder interfaces
• 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
• Overseeing the Designer and manage the design process during design and construction including 
resolution of technical design issues, issuing design non-compliances, issuing field non-conformances, 
timely processing of RFI’s, 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
• 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 being performed with and inspected to the latest versions of plans and 
specifications including approved changes, submittals, and RFI’s
• Working with designer, contractor and stakeholders to develop the overall planning of construction 
activities and identifying critical milestones and priorities
• Keeping alert to possible problem areas and taking preventative action to ensure critical milestones 
are met for each phase of the project
• Ensuring the use of safe and sound construction practices
• Preparing reports summarizing progress of construction activities for senior management
• Reviewing change proposals for contractual compliance and alignment with fair market value
• Preparing a monthly risk report for the Program Board
• Monitoring adherence to Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required 
and promoting excellence on the project through the application of Quality Assurance processes
• Enforcing the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitoring the draft and final 
deliverables for adherence to these criteria
• Reviewing pay applications to ensure proper verification of completed work and compliance with 
contract requirements

• Working with the key project individual to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost 
overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work
• Assuring that current and timely change orders are documented and administered properly
• Participating in all necessary coordination meeting with designer, contractor and stakeholders
• Managing the closeout process to ensure all documentation is completed as quickly as possible to 
efficiently close the project without incurring unnecessary costs
• Safety performance well above industry standards
Hardware/Software Knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• Ability to work in CAD or REVIT preferred
Professional Experience Level/Other 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, 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 Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, 
Planning or other related technical field required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Relevant professional licensure and/or certification are strongly preferred. Certifications may include 
AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc.
Element-Specific Requirements/Notes
• May assume other duties as required/needed 
• Maybe required to work past regular work shift
• Maybe required to work various shifts as needed
• LAWA will provide a desktop computer that can be VPN’d into

• Consultant MUST have a company-provided laptop computer. This is required for company 
business and to VPN into LAWA system when away from the office as necessary
• Cell phone provided by consultant is required
• This is NOT a work from home position
• This is a salaried position based on 40 hours per week at the applicable all-in labor rate.
• This is a Monday-Friday full-time position in the office or on the project site at LAX
• After hours or weekend work may be required to perform the duties of the position. This 
shall be considered part of the salary
• Transportation to/from LAX worksite is the responsibility of the consultant

 

Please note, if you move forward in the submission process, you will be asked to provide the following below.

1. Most updated resume
2. Certifications or Licenses obtained
3. 3-4 Professional References
4. Project List with values, dates, and company of any projects worked

 

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects. 

Employee Benefits:

• 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick
• Paid Vacation
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program

O2EPCM, Inc. https://o2epcm.com/  

NO PER DIEM. These are W2, long-term jobs with full benefits. NO relocation packages.