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Jacobs Project Manager II (LAWA) in Los Angeles, California
The FS51 Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Project Manager with managing the scope, cost, schedule and operational interfaces of all design and construction related activities for the LAX Replacement Fire Station 51 project. The FS51 Assistant Project Manager will be focused on schedule certainty, budget delivery and making sure that design and construction work meets the required quality standards while enforcing a strong health, safety, and environmental culture on the project. The FS51 Assistant Project Manager will assist the project team with the development and implementation of design, construction, testing, commissioning, turnover plans, impacts to the operations, and support the team’s risk management and mitigation activities.
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 GMP and oversee the trade procurement process
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 stakeholder 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.
Overseeing the Design Manager who will be 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
Overseeing the Design Manager who will be 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
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
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 or a laptop computer
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
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required
10 years or more experience
Experience with projects more than $40 million in value.
Experience with Design-Build Delivery and specifically Progressive 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
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
Proficient in Project Management / Project Controls software
Ideally you’ll also have:
Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc. or any other relevant professional license or certifications.
DBIA certification strongly preferred
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.