Project Manager

Company: CMTS LLC
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has an extensive 40-year industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation for ongoing success. Our company values employees by fostering a culture of learning, personal development, and well-being. We prioritize work-life balance and ethical business practices and engage with our community through employee-driven initiatives. Join us on our journey of growth and success! We're currently seeking a highly motivated Project Manager III located in Los Angeles, CA. Overview: The Curbside Programs Project Manager is responsible for managing the scope, cost, schedule and operational interfaces of all aspects of the delivery of the Arrivals Curbside and Departures Curbside Projects. The Curbside Programs Project Manager will be focused on schedule certainty, budget delivery and making sure that construction work meets the required quality standards while enforcing a strong health, safety, and environmental culture on the project. The Curbside Program Project Manager will ensure the development and implementation of design, construction, testing, commissioning, turnover plans, impacts to the operations, and that risk mitigation for construction activities will be optimized. Required Education: - 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. Required Qualifications: In order to become a candidate, you must possess the following skills and abilities. - 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, Design+CMAR and 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 - Ability to work in CAD or REVIT preferred - Project Manager and Technical/Construction Leader with experience in an operating/active environment - 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 estimating/buyout to phasing to implementation to Closeout - Ability to assemble KPI's and decisions needed for Governance and presentation to others, including the executive staff Responsibilities: - 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 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. 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 - Coordinating 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 - Coordinating 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 - 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 - Maintaining an excellent working relationship with the design and construction professionals geared towards open communications and mutual problem solving in the best interest of the project and all other parties involved - Developing and maintaining a high level of team morale through professionalism that reflects well on the project team, external stakeholders and LAWA/internal stakeholders Specific Notes: - May assume other duties as required/needed - May be required to work past regular work shift - May be required to work various shifts as needed - LAWA will provide a desktop computer that can be VPN'd into - 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 - 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 - After hours or weekend work may be required to perform the duties of the position. This shall be considered part of the salary Salary: $199,000.00 - $211,000.00 annually Bonus Pay: A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at management's discretion. CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees. CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $199,000 - $211,000 Annual

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