Lead Construction Manager - Airports

Our Construction Management Team in Los Angeles has an opportunity for an experienced Lead Construction Manager. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!

About being our Lead Construction Manager

As our Lead Construction Manager, you will join the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) project team of 40+ planners, architects, engineers, and other technical professionals to plan & design their next wave of capital investments, including airfield improvements, terminal improvements, infrastructure improvements, and more.

As our Terminal 5 (T5) Lead Construction Manager, you will report to the T5 Program Delivery Director and is ultimately responsible for managing and coordinating construction activities of the Design/Builder. The T5 Lead Construction Manager acts as the primary 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.

Responsibility Highlights for our Lead Construction Manager

• 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 RFI'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
• Prepare periodic reports summarizing progress of construction activities for higher-level management and clients
• Ensure effective implementation of all policies and procedures, including project labor agreement policies
• Contribute to the advancement of TDG's goals through commitment to productive collaboration with all stakeholders
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate
• Lead and/or participate in all necessary coordination meetings with the Design/Builder, trade partners, stakeholders, LAWA Operations, etc.

Minimum Qualifications to be our Lead Construction Manager

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or other related field required
• 20 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects and large complex multi-year projects
• Experience managing a team of construction managers
• Experience with projects more than $500 million in value
• Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and Design/Build
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations

Preferred Qualifications to be our Lead Construction Manager

• Ability to work in CAD or REVIT
• Master's degree
• Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, and/or any other relevant professional licensure and/or certifications

Highlighted Benefits for our Lead Construction Manager

Enjoy hybrid and flexible work schedules, an inclusive benefit package providing medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and qualifying family members, a 401(k) with immediate vested company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that is 100% paid by Psomas!

• A competitive salary! The expected range for this position is $157,000 - $167,859.65/salary depending on experience.
• 8 Paid Holidays & 3 Weeks of PTO
• Career pathing, training + professional development
• Employee Parking paid by Company

Strong History + Bright Future

As a 100% employee-owned company serving clients throughout the western U.S for over 78 years, Psomas is proud to be an award-winning consulting firm with over 750 employees. Our talented team have an array of skills ranging from construction management, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee first culture. Together, we foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are looking for team members that are excited to contribute to our projects and make a positive difference in our local community.

We're a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.