Project Manager III

Hill International is seeking a Project Manager III in Los Angeles, California

• 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.
• Provide direction and management for assigned project and ensuring on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Plan and define program goals and devising methods to accomplish them, developing in-depth knowledge of owner objectives, contract terms, and airport policies.
• Plan, direct, supervise and control the execution of all technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Work with team members and airport management to develop budgets, schedules, and plan for the various elements of a project.
• Manage 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.
• Maintain 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.
• Work with 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.
• Work with 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.
• Monitor and lead efforts related to the permitting process required by the design team and contractor.
• Become thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of all facilities to be erected.
• Ensure all work is performed with and inspected to the latest versions of the LAWA Design and Construction Handbook (DCH), plans and specifications including approved changes, submittals, and RFI’s.
• Work with designers, contractors and stakeholders to develop the overall planning of construction activities and identify critical milestones and priorities.
• Prepare reports summarizing progress of pre-construction activities for senior management.
• Review change proposals for contractual compliance and alignment with fair market value.
• Review pay applications to ensure proper verification of completed work and compliance with contract requirements.
• Work with the Asset Renewal management team to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
• Assure that current and timely Task Orders and Change Orders are documented and administered properly.
• Participate in all necessary coordination meetings with designers, contractors and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Relevant professional licensure and/or certification are strongly preferred.  Certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc.
• 15 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects.
• Experience with projects more than $50 million in value.
• Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, and Design/Build.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.
• Familiar