VP Aviation Program Manager
About the position Responsibilities • Monitoring all the design & construction activities of the terminal program to ensure that work is completed on time, on budget and meets all applicable codes and standards • Ensuring implementation of a quality assurance plan and monitoring of all design & construction activities with a robust quality control process for all phases of the project • Overseeing, managing, and mitigating risks of technical design & construction interfaces between projects, contractors, and third parties • Supervising and guiding the project teams in conjunction with the TDIP leadership and project managers of the terminal program • Implementing, supervising, guiding, and monitoring of the logistics activities during all construction phases of all projects of the terminal program, both with reference to construction, operations, and maintenance aspects. • Overseeing, implementing, supervising, and monitoring testing and commissioning • Monitoring dispute resolution for all LAWA inspection deviations • Facilitating the flow of information between the terminal program and the other various LAWA projects (currently ongoing and those in the planning phase) and the various divisions/groups within LAWA (ADG, CDD, CALM, etc.). i.e.: technical liaison with and between all TDIP project teams • Identifying and resolving potential problems related to design & construction activities between the various TDIP terminal contracts and other LAWA projects • Reviewing and commenting on design plans and technical documents related to constructability and logistics • Assisting in risk management and mitigation for the terminal program to facilitate the schedule and support cost containment • Evaluating activities affecting traffic both within the CTA and regionally around the airport in support of the CALM group, including coordinating traffic analysis for temporary and permanent configurations. • Supporting scheduling activities, including the coordination of the terminal program schedule with the schedules of other LAWA projects affecting the program • Facilitating interface coordination meetings among the project teams • Working with the project teams to verify that all interface elements and the integrated system are functioning as expected • Monitoring schedule progress and anticipating potential issues that may affect key milestones • Developing, tracking, and managing the sequence of work for the various terminal projects • Coordinating quality and safety requirements with LAWA Inspection • Estimating (supported by the ADG estimating team) • Coordinating review of design-builder estimates on LAWA-managed projects for contractual compliance and, where required, alignment with fair market value • Overseeing review of change proposals for contractual compliance and where required, alignment with fair market value • Coordinating the provision of conceptual estimates for new scopes of work • Coordinating assistance to project managers with change order negotiation and preparation of records of negotiation • Ensuring citation and record of pricing sources used in preparing estimates • May assume other duties as required/needed • Maybe required to work past regular work shift • Maybe required to work various shifts as needed Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required • 20 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects • Has demonstrable specialized experience / area of expertise • Experience with projects more than $250 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 • Must have a self-starter attitude with proactive, results-oriented focus; and willing and capable to assume additional responsibilities • Must be able to interface with a variety of people with different technical levels and educational backgrounds • Must be detail oriented and highly organized • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam • Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems • Ability to work in CAD or REVIT a plus Nice-to-haves • Master's degree preferred • Relevant professional licensure and/or certification are strongly preferred. Certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc. Benefits • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Basic life insurance • 401(k) plan • Ability to purchase company stock at a discount • Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan • Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees • Seven paid holidays • One floating holiday • Caregiver leave • Merit increases • Performance discretionary bonus • Stock options Apply tot his job