At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!We are currently hiring a dedicated Low Voltage Project Manager to support airport terminal renovation and reconstruction projects. This position is based on-site at LAX airport and is responsible for driving and overseeing design and execution of all IT, special systems, and technology systems projects at Terminal 5. Additionally, this role will provide oversight of the design-builders design and execution of IT disciplines per LAWA standards and act as the primary IT liaison and airport/owners representative for low voltage projects.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Primary liaison with Information Technology Management representative responsible for directing and managing the T5 IT implementation.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.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 IT scope of the program.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.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 other Terminal 5 Design Managers on resolution of technical design issues, issuing design non-compliances, issuing field nonconformance's, 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 Terminal 5 Senior 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 designers, contractors and stakeholders to develop the overall planning of construction activities and identifying critical milestones and priorities.Ensuring the use of safe and sound construction practices.Preparing reports summarizing progress of construction activities for senior management.Reviewing change proposals for contractual compliance and alignment with fair market value.Preparing a monthly risk report for the Program Board Monitoring adherence to Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required and promoting excellence on the project through the application of Quality Assurance processes.Enforcing the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitoring the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.Reviewing pay applications to ensure proper verification of completed work and compliance with contract requirements.Working with the key project individual to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.Assuring that current and timely change orders are documented and administered properly.Participating in all necessary coordination meeting with designer, contractor and stakeholders.Managing the closeout process to ensure all documentation is completed as quickly as possible to efficiently close the project without incurring unnecessary costs.Providing technical review of changes to scope of work for each project.Establishing IT submittal approval procedures and ensure uniformity of review approach.Auditing project team IT comments and designer responses.Providing guidance related to the functional requirements contained in the technical specifications or other project documents supplied by LAWA.Monitoring BIM productions of IT designers and contractors according to LAWA BIM Standards, the BIM Execution Plan, and needs of the Terminal 5 program.Providing technical support and coordination between the Terminal 5 project team and other TDIP project teams for program consistency across all disciplines.Providing technical Support for adjacent LAWA projects as required to ensure accurate interface.Providing technical coordination for project consistency across all disciplines.Assisting with preparing and reviewing briefings, meeting agendas, and supporting materials for various meetings including Board presentations, Steering Committee meeting, Stakeholder outreach, and other TDIP meetingsKnowledge & Skills Required:Experience in an operating/active environmentKnowledge in IT design and construction practices and methodologiesAbility to manage projects within budget and schedule constraints while maintaining all necessary scope elementsLeader in stakeholder engagement to identify, communicate, resolve and accomplish their needs, while preserving the principles and criteria of the project scope, schedule and budget constraintsKnowledge in design and construction contracting practices and methodologiesKnowledge and experience in the project design life cycle from Concept to Project Definition Book to Permit to BulletinsKnowledge and experience in the project construction life cycle from Pre-Construction to estimating/buyout to phasing to implementation to CloseoutAbility to assemble KPI’s and decisions needed for Governance and presentation to others, including the executive staffMaintaining 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 involvedDeveloping and maintaining a high level of team morale through professionalism that reflects well on the project team, external stakeholders and LAWA/internal stakeholdersPreferred Education and Experience:Bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or similar technical field. Masters degree preferred.Ten (10) years or more experience, preferably on airport construction 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#LI-NH1Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.The salary range for this full-time role is $120,200.00-$160,266.69 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
