Project Controls IV

https://kkcsinc.com/

Program Management | Construction Management

Kal Krishnan Consulting Services, Inc. (KKCS), a California Corporation, is a full-service construction management and program management organization. The firm has grown steadily in size and capability since its founding in 1987, and today employs more than 95 professionals in our regional offices. KKCS has attracted a full complement of highly experienced, talented, and dedicated professionals to its staff who bring a collaborative, integrated team approach to our clients' projects.

KKCS experience includes work on rail, airports, ports, freeways, schools, universities, facilities, water, wastewater, bridges, and roadways. Our client list includes federal agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, and private clients. KKCS has broad experience and expertise in engineering design, project management, and project controls services.

The KKCS culture is rooted in the ideals of integrity, safety, diversity, and ethical business practices, which is a commitment shared by all KKCS employees throughout our offices and project sites around the country. We have a positive impact on the communities we serve by not only improving infrastructure, but also providing service at a relatively low cost to the taxpayer. This allows more money to be available to the agencies we serve, which will inevitably be reinvested in the community. At KKCS, we value the individual employee and the importance of their contributions toward quality improvement.

Project Controls IV - Airport (LAWA) - Onsite

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary Range: $174,920 - $179,920 annually
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
• 401k retirement plan with company matching contribution
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits
• Company-paid long-term (LTD) insurance
• Annual tuition assistance allowance for employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

KKCS is seeking a full-time Project Controls IV / The Project Controls Manager bears the primary responsibility for tracking, forecasting and reporting all assigned project schedule and costs and is responsible for ensuring that projects comply with contract terms and the applicable LAWA and TDIP procedures with regards to authorizing documents and pay applications. The Project Controls Manager shall lead schedule and cost forecasting, as well as risks analysis sessions with members of LAWA, the design team and the contractor. The Project Controls Manager is responsible for contract management compliance with all LAWA processes and monthly monitoring of all commercial activities and engagement with the project teams. The prime responsibility is to review, monitor, track and approve all commercially relevant aspects of the Program (i.e. schedule compliance, budget compliance, planned and actual cash flow, and change orders). The Project Controls Manager oversees the T5 Project Controls Team, including cost engineers, schedulers, estimators, contract administrators, document controls and others as needed to support the program.

This is a full-time, onsite position with a work schedule of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday-Friday).

Synopsis

The Terminal 5 (T5) Project Controls Manager reports to the T5 Program Delivery Director and is responsible for the contractual, schedule and financial compliancy of 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 characteristic of the candidate is someone that is meticulous about perfection and quality of one's work. Has a keen understanding of scheduling, cost forecasting and reporting. They shall be held accountable for accuracy, regardless of the outcome. The individual may also have experience working for a contractor (general or subcontractor), as this will help in understanding, leading and finding solutions to complex accounting matters.

Essential Job Duties

• Coordinate and manage financial or other contractual audits and provide documentation to auditor
• Monitor project team compliance with all required Prolog processes and procedures and ensure Prolog records are up to date
• Develop and maintain all information required to provide internal, TDIP Steering Committee and periodic BOAC reports as required
• Maintain Budgets
• Ensure the implementation of the program in line with approved budget
• Ensure compliance of project teams with their budgets, including continuous evaluation and controlling of costs against budgets
• Manage risk and issues
• Control Costs (supported by project cost engineering for Prolog input) o Ensure payments are made in line with contracts, including payments to designers, contractors, and all other parties
• Set up, maintain and review all financial processes and reporting a monthly financial summary of the program cash flows
• Manage Schedule
• Develop schedules and ensure the implementation of the program is in line with stated milestones and baseline schedule
• Ensure compliance of project teams with their schedules, including continuous evaluation and controlling of costs against budgets
• Manage risk and issues
• Manage Changes
• Ensure compliance with CAB processes and procedures and maintain documentation of all CAB items
• Ensure standardization and compliance with change management procedures
• Enforce Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes, which are in place to prevent unauthorized and/or improperly vetted changes that could negatively impact the cost of the TDIP Program. The CAB process provides a path for internal and external stakeholders and others to propose changes. It ensures proper documentation and justification is in place for all changes to be considered by the Program Board and Steering Committee and provides tracking and records for all proposed changes.
• Manage Risks
• Manage risks of the T5 Program and ensuring all risk mitigation processes are aligned and implemented
• Maintain T5 risk registers in coordination with the project team and TDG Risk Manager as needed
• Identify potential change order requests and process in accordance with Change Advisory Board (CAB) procedures

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 20 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects
• Experience managing a team of project controls staff
• Experience with projects more than $500 million in value.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
• Experience with various delivery methods, specifically Progressive Design-Build and including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and others
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
• Must have a self-starter attitude with proactive, results-oriented focus; and willing and capable to assume additional responsibilities
• Must be able to interface with a variety of people with different technical levels and educational backgrounds
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized

Education/Training

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required
• Master's degree preferred
• Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, PMI-SP, etc.

Hardware/Software Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems
• Ability to work in CAD or REVIT a plus

Element-Specific Requirements/Notes:

• May assume other duties as required/needed
• 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

KKCS is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.