Project Manager II - LAX Replacement Fire Station 51

Description of Duties
Assists in the development and implementation of work packages and Task Orders. May provide direction and input on projects from design development stage through construction. Ensures Designers and Contractors are meeting CEQA/NEPA and/or Entitlement requirements. Assists in facilitating coordination with other LAWA divisions and regulatory agencies (Planning, FAA, TSA, AQMD, SHPO, EPA, etc.) as appropriate. Assist in implementing messaging plan, notices, contingency planning and other tasks as needed.

Synopsis

The FS51 Assistant Project Manager reports to the LAX Replacement Fire Station 51 Project Manager and is responsible for assisting the Project Manager with managing the scope, schedule, budget and GMP development. The FS51 Assistant Project Manager will also support the Design Manager in interfacing with key stakeholders and Authorities having Jurisdiction on all design and construction-related activities for the project. The FS51 project is a progressive design-build project that will require quick decision-making and continuous collaboration between LAWA and the Design-Build Team.

The characteristics of the candidate shall display a solid understanding and experience of Progressive Design Build project delivery, and the ability to develop and establish lasting communication with all stakeholders including LAFD, LAWA’s facility and technology groups, LAWA operations, and interfacing projects. The candidate shall be familiar with working under pressure and coordinating within an active operating environment (aviation, transportation, public facilities, etc.). The ability to lead a collaboration of stakeholders, designers and contractors will be critical to the project’s success.

Project and Position Description

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

Key Identifiers for the Position

• Understanding and Experience in Design Build and Progressive Design Build Delivery
• Project Manager and Technical/Construction Leader with experience in an operating/active environment
• Management of project within budget and schedule constraints while maintaining all necessary scope elements
• ???????Leader in stakeholder engagement to identity, communicate, resolution and accomplishment their needs, while preserving the principles and criteria of the project scope, schedule and budget constraints
• Knowledge in design and construction contracting practices and methodologies
• Knowledge and experience in the project design life cycle from Concept to Project Definition Book to Permit to Bulletins
• Knowledge and experience in the project construction life cycle from Pre-Construction to esti