What are the responsibilities and job description for the Terminal 5 (T5) Building Construction Manager position at KDG Construction Consulting?
KDG Construction Consulting is seeking a Terminal 5 (T5) Building Construction Manager to join our team. The T5 Building Construction Manager will plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects and/or project packages from start to finish, prepare cost estimates, budgets, and work timetables, often in conjunction with other specialists and interpret and explain contracts, requirements and technical information to other professionals. This person will collaborate with architects, engineers, designers and other construction specialists, monitor projects and report progress and budget matters and respond to work delays, emergencies, and other problems with the project. The T5 Building Construction Manager will ensure that the project complies with legal requirements, such building and safety codes.
The T5 Building Construction Manager is responsible for managing the scope, cost, schedule and operational interfaces of all design and construction related activities for the program. The T5 Building Construction 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 T5 Building Construction Manager will support the development and implementation of design, construction, testing, commissioning, turnover plans, impacts to the operations, ensuring that risk mitigation for construction activities are optimized, working and coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring LAWA standards are adhered to.
The T5 Building Construction Manager reports to the T5 Lead Construction Manager and is responsible for managing and coordinating construction activities of the Design/Builder. The T5 Building Construction Manager acts as the liaison for pre-construction and construction activities, including leading the safety, security and quality for the Program. The Terminal 5 Program covers the full demolition and rebuild of the Terminal 5 headhouse and concourse, as well as various enabling scopes to vacate the existing building.
The characteristics of the candidate shall display a solid understanding and experience delivering complex projects within an active operating environment (aviation, transportation, retail, manufacturing, etc.). The candidate shall have strong technical construction knowledge, paired with effective communication skills.
Responsibilities and Duties:
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.
The T5 Building Construction Manager is responsible for managing the scope, cost, schedule and operational interfaces of all design and construction related activities for the program. The T5 Building Construction 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 T5 Building Construction Manager will support the development and implementation of design, construction, testing, commissioning, turnover plans, impacts to the operations, ensuring that risk mitigation for construction activities are optimized, working and coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring LAWA standards are adhered to.
The T5 Building Construction Manager reports to the T5 Lead Construction Manager and is responsible for managing and coordinating construction activities of the Design/Builder. The T5 Building Construction Manager acts as the liaison for pre-construction and construction activities, including leading the safety, security and quality for the Program. The Terminal 5 Program covers the full demolition and rebuild of the Terminal 5 headhouse and concourse, as well as various enabling scopes to vacate the existing building.
The characteristics of the candidate shall display a solid understanding and experience delivering complex projects within an active operating environment (aviation, transportation, retail, manufacturing, etc.). The candidate shall have strong technical construction knowledge, paired with effective communication skills.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Monitor all on-site field construction activities associated with the completion of the project.
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of various disciplines to be used during construction, as well as the methods and techniques to be utilized for installation.
- Ensure construction operations follow approved work plans and Area Shutdown Requests (ASR’s) and all proper notifications are made
- Become thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of all facilities to be erected
- Ensure all work is being performed with and inspected to the latest versions of plans and specifications, including approved changes, submittals and RFI’s
- Work with Design/Builder and stakeholders to develop the overall planning of construction activities and identify critical milestones and priorities
- Monitor budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule
- Monitor the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and to meet budget goals
- Keep alert to possible problem areas and take preventative action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project
- Ensure the use of sound and safe construction practices to attain required quality control at the maximum efficiency and minimum cost
- Prepare periodic reports summarizing progress of construction activities for higher-level management and clients
- Ensure effective implementation of all policies and procedures, including project labor agreement policies
- Contribute to the advancement of TDG’s goals through commitment to productive collaboration with all stakeholders
- Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate
- Participate in all necessary coordination meetings with the Design/Builder, trade partners, stakeholders, Airport Operations, etc.
- Review Contractor Potential Change Order Claims for Merit and negotiate to final resolution
- 10 years or more Construction Management experience, preferably on airport projects
- Construction Manager with experience in an operating/active environment
- 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
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
- Ability to work in CAD or REVIT preferred
- Management of construction within budget and schedule constraints while maintaining all necessary scope elements
- Leader in stakeholder engagement to identity, communicate, resolution and accomplishment their needs, while preserving the principles and criteria of the project scope, schedule and budget constraints
- Knowledge in construction contracting practices and methodologies
- Knowledge and experience in the project construction life cycle from Pre-Construction to estimating/buyout to phasing to implementation to Closeout
- Maintaining 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 involved
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field required
- Master's degree preferred
- Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, and/or any other relevant professional licensure and/or certifications
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.
Salary : $130,000 - $145,000
