Assistant Project Manager - Baggage Handling System - Psomas

Our Construction Management Team in Los Angeles has an opportunity for a talented Assistant Project Manager - Terminal Improvement Projects. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!

About being our Assistant Project Manager - Baggage Handling System

As our Assistant Project Manager - Baggage Handling System, 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 Assistant Project Manager - Baggage Handling System, you will be responsible for managing the scope, schedule and operational interfaces of all design and construction-related activities for TDIP's Baggage Handling System projects. The Baggage Handling System projects include the Baggage Optimization Project - Phase 2 which includes the replacement of the CBIS/CBRA rooms in TBIT, the Terminal 4 Baggage Handling System project which includes replacement of make-up and distribution systems from ticketing to make-up (excluding CBIS/CBRA) and the inbound systems, and the Terminal 5 CTX project which includes recapitalization of the T5 CBIS and CBRA.

Responsibility Highlights for our Assistant Project Manager - Baggage Handling System

Supports the PM's execution of the following duties:

• Primary liaison and airport/owner representative responsible for directing and managing the project
• Responsible for scope development and scope management of the project to meet project goals and objectives
• Develop the RFP and oversee the procurement process for designers and contractors
• 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
• 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 Tenant who will be managing the project 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 mockup approvals, providing
• activities, managing the punch list process and other activities as required to ensure the design process supports the project goals
• Overseeing the design process including managing the Design Review Team (DRT) design review process for assigned project(s) through all phases of design including significant design changes during construction
• Monitoring and leading efforts related to the permitting process required by the design team and contractor
• Overseeing the construction process to remove and mitigate obstacles that cause inefficiencies to the construction process
• 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

Minimum Qualifications to be our Assistant Project Manager - Baggage Handling System

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field
• 5+ years' experience, preferably on airport projects
• Experience with projects more than $10 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
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
• Experience in an operating/active environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam

Preferred Qualifications to be our Assistant Project Manager - Baggage Handling System

• AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP certification or any other relevant professional licensure and/or certifications
• Ability to work in CAD or REVIT

Highlighted Benefits for our Assistant Project Manager - Baggage Handling System

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 $84,000 - $94,877.00/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.