Project Controls Manager

Pacific Pros is seeking experienced Project Controls Manager to be a representative for Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA) supervising the airport facilities.

Region: Los Angeles, CA

Status: Full-time

Opening: Summer/Fall 2024, Immediate

The Project Controls Manager bears the primary responsibility for tracking and forecasting all assigned project budgets and costs and is responsible for ensuring that projects comply with contract terms and the applicable LAWA and ADP procedures with regards to authorizing documents and pay applications. The Project Controls Manager shall lead cost forecasting and 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. budget compliance, planned and actual cash flow, and change orders).  The Project Controls Manager oversees the various ADP LAWA-managed projects

Primary Responsibilities

Below are the primary duties for a Project Controls Manager.

  • Coordinate and manage any financial 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

•   Maintain all information required to provide internal, TDIP Steering Committee and periodic BOAC reports as required

  • Maintain Budgets
    • Ensuring the implementation of the assigned projects are in line with the approved budget.
    • Maintaining individual project budgets
    • Ensuring compliance of project teams with their budgets, including continuous evaluation and controlling of costs against budgets
    • Managing risk and issues
  • Control Costs (supported by project cost engineering for Prolog input)
    • Ensuring payments are made in line with contracts, including payments to designers, contractors, and all other parties
    • Setting up, maintaining and reviewing all financial processes and reporting a monthly financial summary of the program cash flows
  • 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 TDIP Program and ensuring all risk mitigation processes are aligned and implemented
    • Maintain TDIP risk registers in coordination with the project teams and TDG Risk Manager as needed
    • Identify potential change order requests and process in accordance with Change Advisory
    • Board (CAB) procedures
    • Report

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

Required Qualifications

  • US Employment Authorization without needing sponsorship
  • Bachelor’s  degree  in  Architecture,  Aviation,  Business,  Engineering,  Construction  Management, Planning or other related technical field required
  • 20 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects
  • Experience managing a team of project controls staff
  • 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
  • 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
  • Able to multi‐task and work in a fast‐paced work environment.
  • A valid Driver’s License and compliance with PACIFIC’s Vehicle Policy
  • Proficiency with common Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF files)
  • Pre-employment drug test. Also, subject to drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment in accordance with PACIFIC’s Drug, Alcohol and Illegal Items Policy
  • 3+ Reference from Clients (Public Agency Representatives)
  • The minimum years of design management (varies based on the level)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc.

About PACIFIC

Pacific Pros is a privately-owned company specializing in construction engineering, inspection and project management in public works, focusing on heavy civil construction and transportation projects. PACIFIC offers competitive salary and benefits, including Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, medical, dental, and more. PACIFIC policies, procedures and culture are in line with PACIFIC core values: client focus, excellence and professionalism. PACIFIC gives a high priority to employees’ safety and training. Feel free to visit our Career page for additional information.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position with PACIFIC, please feel free to email your resume to [email protected]

In an introductory email indicate the following items:

  1. Status of your work authorization without the need for sponsorship
  2. Experience with: Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management Information Systems, Bluebeam, CAD
  3. Total years of experience
  4. Total years of experience on airport projects
  5. Track record in project management or design management
  6. What is the typical range and maximum construction cost of your projects
  7. What specific delivery methods are you familiar with, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and Design/Build. Be specific with project names and counts.
  8. Experience in management capacity
  9. Level of knowledge of industry practices and regulations.