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KDG Construction Consulting

Project Manager II

KDG Construction Consulting, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


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.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 meetings 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.May be required to work past regular work shift.May be required to work various shifts as needed.Anticipated Salary Range:

$124,000-$156,000 per yearAbout 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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