Position – Project Manager II

Pacific Pros is seeking Project Manager II to be a representative for Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA).

Region: Los Angeles, CA

Status: Full-time on-site.

Opening: Fall 2024, Immediate

Key Identifiers for the Position

  • Management of project within budget and schedule constraints while maintaining all necessary scope elements
  • Development of positive relationships with all stakeholders and ensuring their satisfaction and project success while meeting scope, schedule and budget requirements
  • Safety performance well above industry standards
  • Maintaining an excellent working relationship with the contractor and design consultant geared toward open communications and mutual problem solving in the best interest of the project and all parties involved
  • Exceed response time standards on RFI’s and submittals at every opportunity
  • Developing and maintaining a high level of team morale throughout the project
  • Display professionalism that reflects well on the project team

Essential Job Duties for this position

  • Providing direction and management for assigned project 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
  • Managing project scope to meet or exceed project goals and objectives
  • 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
  • Managing 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
  • Managing the design review process for assigned project(s) through all phases of design including significant design changes during construction
  • Monitoring of permitting information and 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

Hardware/Software Knowledge

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Professional

Required Qualifications

  • US Employment Authorization without needing sponsorship
  • See Education/Training for requirements.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • A valid Driver’s License and compliance with PACIFIC’s Vehicle Policy
  • Proficiency with common Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), SharePoint 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+ References from Clients
  • Ten (10) years or more experience, preferably on airport projects
  • Professional registration or certification is preferred
  • Proven ability to perform in a management capacity
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations required

Education/Training

  • Four-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related technical/business field

Preferred Qualifications

  • N/A

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.
  • A laptop will be provided for company business and to VPN into LAWA system when away from the office as necessary
  • Cell phone reimbursement is applicable for this position through Pacific Pros Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy

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, transportation, aviation and port 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

Candidates interested in this position with PACIFIC, are welcome to submit resumes to [email protected]. Recruiters should refer to Careers page for unsolicited information.

In an introductory email or cover letter indicate the following items:

  1. Status of your work authorization without the need for sponsorship
  2. Total years of professional experience and direct relevant experience to this position
  3. A brief paragraph that you meet all the qualifications. If you do not meet some qualifications mention them with an explanation why you are a good candidate although you do not meet that qualification. With articulate justification, not meeting some required quals may be waived.