KDG Construction Consulting is seeking a ​Senior Construction Manager to oversee and manage a large airfield project at LAX. Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience in airfield construction and the possess a thorough knowledge of FAA standards and requirements as well as specific knowledge of airfield pavements and navigational aids (NAVAIDS).

The Senior Construction Manager will lead the project team in providing the technical, field and administrative duties associated with construction management for a project or various projects at the airport.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct all construction-related meetings and make presentations to all stakeholders, LAWA staff and management, the Airlines, the FAA, other local, state and federal agencies having jurisdictions, and others including Third Party monitoring, as necessary and determined by LAWA.
• Become thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of all facilities to be constructed.
• Coordinate reviews and construction activities with the contractor, inspection, airfield operations, terminal operations, maintenance, LAWA Information Technology Group, airlines, FAA, design consultant and other interested parties.
• Maintain project administrative procedures, budgets and schedules as directed by LAWA.
• Determine budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule.
• Review design drawings and specifications for completeness and constructability and assistin in finalization of bid packages or bulletins.
• Review all construction scheduling, review comments and approve contractor’s baseline schedule and monthly schedule updates.
• Keep alert to possible problem areas and take preventative action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project.
• Conduct Weekly Construction Meetings and Meeting Minutes.
• Manage field document control and record keeping, (Prolog software) to ensure Records Management/Project Documentation meets or exceeds the audit review standards of the FAA, Office of the Inspector General of the United States and the City of Los Angeles.
• Coordinate, track, and review requests for information, submittals, samples and shop drawings.
• Prepare plan clarifications, review and process changes to fit field conditions and provide direction to the Contractor accordingly.
• Coordinate required environmental mitigation activities on the project.
• Coordinate the monitoring and reporting on all initiatives required under LAWA’s Sustainability Policy.
• Provide change order processing; supervise cost estimating, review, negotiation, preparation and control, dispute resolution and claims avoidances.
• Prepare, process and track monthly construction progress payment requests.
• Assist LAWA by providing information and support staff, for compliance with the requirements of the Project Labor Agreement (PLA).
• Provide project closeout administration including coordination and assistance for final inspection, preparation of contractor deficiency lists and punch lists and receipt of record drawings.

Required Experience, Certifications, and Qualifications

• BS in engineering field (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, etc.), or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) by CMAA is preferable. 
• Airfield construction experience is mandatory and shall have thorough knowledge of FAA standards and requirements and shall have technical expertise in construction and construction management of airfield pavements and navigational aids (NAVAIDS).
• State of California Professional Engineer's license is preferable.
• Must have more than 10 years of experience in airport airside constructions projects; preferably 15 years of experience. 
• Knowledge of Prolog and other Project Management Systems is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction-related processes, as well as a thorough knowledge of industry practices.
• Proven leadership and management capability is required.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Must possess the ability to effectively interact with various departments to maintain open lines of communication.
• Self-starter with results-driven focus and ability to work with others.
• Experience working with outside agencies i.e. General Services division, LADBS, LADWP, etc.

About KDG: KDG currently provides Project Management and Construction Management (PM/CM) services to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) at LAX. KDG's employees work alongside the LAWA staff to support new construction and improvement projects, including airside, landside, terminal, and infrastructure work.

KDG is an equal opportunity employer. KDG does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws.