LAWA Construction Manager III

Construction Manager III

Pacific Pros is seeking a Construction Manager III for Construction Projects to be a representative for Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA).

Work Location: Candidates must be local for this position.

Region: Los Angeles, CA

Status: Full-time on-site. Opening: March 2026, Immediate

Position Description: Serve as Owner's representative. The Construction Manager shall report to the Sr. Construction Manager and is responsible for managing and coordinating construction activities of the Design/Builder. The Construction Manager acts as the liaison for pre-construction and construction activities, including leading safety, security, and quality for the Program. The Terminal 5 Renovation and Reconstruction Project covers the full demolition and rebuild of the Terminal 5 headhouse and concourse, as well as various enabling scopes to vacate the existing building.

Position Description Summary: The Construction Manager is responsible for managing the scope, cost, schedule, and operational interfaces of all design and construction-related activities for the program. The Construction Manager will focus on schedule certainty, budget delivery, and ensuring that construction work meets required quality standards while enforcing a strong health, safety, and environmental culture on the project. The Construction Manager will support the development and implementation of design, construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover plans; manage impacts to operations; ensure that risk mitigation for construction activities is optimized; coordinate with stakeholders; and ensure that LAWA standards are adhered to.

Key Identifiers for the Position:

• Construction Manager with experience in an operating/active environment
• Management of construction within budget and schedule constraints while maintaining all necessary scope elements
• Leader in stakeholder engagement to identify, communicate, resolve, and accomplish their needs, while preserving project scope, schedule, and budget constraints
• Knowledge of construction contracting practices and methodologies
• Knowledge and experience in the project construction life cycle, from pre-construction to estimating/buyout, phasing, implementation, and closeout
• Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with design and construction professionals, geared toward open communication and mutual problem-solving in the best interest of the project and all parties involved

Essential Job Duties for this position:

• Monitor all on-site field construction activities associated with project completion
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of various disciplines used during construction, including methods and techniques for installation
• Ensure construction operations follow approved work plans and Area Shutdown Requests (ASRs), and that all proper notifications are made
• Become thoroughly familiar with contractual obligations and technical aspects of all facilities to be erected
• Ensure all work is performed and inspected in accordance with the latest plans and specifications, including approved changes, submittals, and RFIs
• Work with the Design/Builder and stakeholders to develop overall construction planning and identify critical milestones and priorities
• Monitor budget estimates and staffing requirements for defined scope and schedule
• Monitor assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and meet budget goals
• Identify potential problem areas and take preventive action to ensure critical milestones are met for each project phase
• Ensure the use of sound and safe construction practices to achieve required quality control at maximum efficiency and minimum cost
• Prepare periodic reports summarizing progress of construction activities for senior management and clients
• Ensure effective implementation of all policies and procedures, including project labor agreement policies
• Contribute to the advancement of ADG's goals through productive collaboration with all stakeholders
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate
• Participate in necessary coordination meetings with the Design/Builder, trade partners, stakeholders, LAWA Operations, and others
• Review contractor potential change order claims for merit and negotiate to final resolution

Hardware/Software Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems (PM Web)

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years or more of experience, preferably on airport projects
• Experience with projects valued at more than $100 million
• 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 thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
• Multiple positions are anticipated submitted experience should emphasize airport concourse scope, airport headhouse scope, or site/civil scope

Minimum 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, or other relevant professional licensure and/or certifications

Element-Specific Requirements/Notes:

• May assume other duties as required/needed.
• May be required to work past regular work shifts
• May be required to work various shifts as needed
• This is a MondayFriday full-time position in the office or on the project site at LAX
• The position will require the candidate to have the ability to transit to, from, and between project sites.
• LAWA has required the candidates be local and available fully on-site for this field position.

Compensation: $162,240.00 - $191,360.00 per year

Pacific Pros is a privately-owned company specializing in construction management, engineering, inspection, support services and project management in public works, focusing on heavy civil construction, transportation, sea port and airport projects.