November 19, 2024

KDG Construction Consulting

Los Angeles

FULL TIME

Project Manager II

KDG Construction Consulting is seeking a Project Manager II responsible for managing the scope, cost, schedule and operational interfaces of all design and construction related activities for the Project. The 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 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

Key Identifiers for the Position

Management of project within budget and schedule constraints while maintaining all necessary scope elements
Development of positive relationships with all stakeholders and ensuring their satisfaction and project success while meeting scope, schedule and budget requirements
Safety performance well above industry standards
Maintaining an excellent working relationship with the contractor and design consultant geared toward open communications and mutual problem solving in the best interest of the project and all parties involved
Exceed response time standards on RFI’s and submittals at every opportunity
Developing and maintaining a high level of team morale throughout the project
Display professionalism that reflects well on the project team

Essential Job Duties

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
Managing project scope to meet or exceed project goals and objectives
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
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
Managing the design review process for assigned project(s) through all phases of design including significant design changes during construction
Monitoring of permitting information and the permitting process required by the design team and contractor
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
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

Hardware/Software Knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Professional

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications

Ten years or more experience, preferably on airport projects
Professional registration or certification is preferred
Proven ability to perform in a management capacity
Excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations required

Education/Training

Four-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related technical/business field

Element-Specific Requirements/Notes

May assume other duties as required/needed.
Maybe required to work past regular work shift.
Maybe required to work various shifts as needed.

Anticipated Salary Range: $124,000-$156,000 per year

About KDG: KDG Construction Consulting is a leading provider of program, project, and construction management services. The firm serves clients in a broad range of markets throughout Southern California, including aviation, transportation, and infrastructure. KDG provides a full spectrum of management and technical services spanning the entire lifecycle of a construction project.

Employment with KDG: KDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, coidentity, national sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
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