Construction Project Manager

MARRS Services, Inc. • Full-time • Los Angeles, California, United States • $135,000 - $150,000 / year • 3m ago

Position Overview

Join our team on the LAX Replacement Fire Station 51 project, a progressive design-build initiative that demands innovative thinking and collaborative problem-solving.

The Construction Project Manager will support the Project Manager in overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and GMP development for the LAX Fire Station 51 replacement project. This role requires coordination with multiple stakeholders including LAFD, LAWA facility and technology groups, operations teams, and the design-build contractor. You will play a key role in ensuring schedule certainty, budget delivery, and quality standards while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

● Project Delivery & Execution

○ Assist in managing project scope, cost, schedule, and operational interfaces throughout design and construction phases

○ Support GMP development and oversee trade procurement processes

○ Ensure project delivery within budget and schedule while maintaining all scope elements

● Stakeholder Coordination

○ Lead stakeholder engagement with LAFD, LAWA operations, facility groups, and interfacing projects

○ Support the Design Manager in coordinating with authorities having jurisdiction on design and construction activities

○ Maintain excellent working relationships with design and construction professionals

● Design & Construction Management

○ Oversee design review processes through all phases including significant design changes during construction

○ Monitor construction activities to remove obstacles and maintain efficiency

○ Manage permitting processes, RFIs, submittals, and change order documentation

○ Lead testing, commissioning, and closeout activities

● Quality, Safety & Reporting

○ Enforce quality assurance/quality control plans and promote excellence through systematic QA processes

○ Maintain safety performance well above industry standards

○ Prepare monthly progress reports and risk assessments for senior management and program governance

Required Qualifications

● Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or related technical field (Master's degree preferred)

● Experience: 10+ years in project management, preferably on airport or aviation projects valued at $40 million or more

● Delivery Method Expertise: Demonstrated experience with Design-Build and Progressive Design-Build project delivery

● Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and project management/controls software

● Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills with thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations

● Leadership: Proven ability to perform in a management capacity and lead collaborative teams of stakeholders, designers, and contractors

Preferred Qualifications

● DBIA (Design-Build Institute of America) certification strongly preferred

● Optional certifications: AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, or other relevant professional licenses

● Experience working in active operating environments (aviation, transportation, public facilities)

● Knowledge of design life cycle from concept to permit and construction life cycle from pre-construction to closeout

This is an opportunity to work on a critical aviation infrastructure project in an active airport environment, supporting the design and construction of a state-of-the-art emergency response facility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

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