Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Pacific Pros is seeking Sr. Project Controls Manager (Level V) to be a representative for Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA).
Work Location : LAWA has required the candidates be local for this position .
Region : Los Angeles, CA
Status : Full-time on-site.
Opening : Fall 2025, Immediate
Description of Duties
Responsible for project reporting, controls activities that includes planning / scheduling, cost engineering, cost estimating, cost analysis / control activities, change management. Directs cost estimating, analysis, and control activities. Directs schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, impact identification, and recovery plan development activities. Manages team of project controls specialists.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or other related technical field.Master's degree preferred.
Minimum Years & Experience
25+ years of experience, managing team of project controls staffProfessional Licenses & Certifications
Optional Certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PMP, PE, AICP, PMI-SP etc.Synopsis
The TDIP Project Controls Manager reports to the TDIP Program Controls Lead and is responsible for the contractual, schedule and financial compliancy and reporting for the assigned projects. The TDIP Program encompasses all the capital improvement projects located within the Central Terminal Area (CTA) of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This includes renovations and upgrades to existing terminal buildings, wayfinding, CTA landscaping, and other improvements.
Seeking a candidate who is meticulous about perfection and quality of one's work. Has a keen understanding of scheduling, risk management, capital governance, cost forecasting and reporting. They shall be held accountable for accuracy, regardless of the outcome. The individual may also have experience working for a contractor (general or subcontractor), as this will help in understanding, leading and finding solutions to complex accounting matters.
Project and Position Description
The Project Controls Manager, works with the project-level controls personnel, and bears the primary responsibility for tracking, forecasting and reporting all assigned project costs and schedules at the Project level. This position is responsible for ensuring that projects comply with governances, contract terms, and all LAWA and TDIP procedures. The Project Controls Manager shall lead cost and schedule forecasting, as well as risks analysis sessions with members of the LAWA, design and contractor teams. The Project Controls Manager is responsible for creating and auditing contract management compliance procedures for all applicable LAWA processes.
Key Job Duties
Governance Process
Notify Project Managers (PMs) of lead-up dates for items going to Steering / BOACCreate first drafts of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) forms (Needs Assessments I Project Charters I Project Change Forms), upload to SharePoint, request review by PM's, others, continuously update as deal changes, verify accuracy when deal is finalizedFollow-up with PM's to ensure Steering decks are uploaded before distribution dates for Working Team and Steering Committee meetingsTDIP Executive Support
Coordinate and manage financial or other contractual audits and provide documentation to auditorMonitor project team compliance with all required processes and procedures and ensure Project Management Information System (PMIS), currently PMWeb, records are up to dateDevelop and maintain all information required to provide internal, TDIP Steering Committee and periodic BOAC reportsEnsure cost breakout sheets are updated by Controls Managers; review for accuracyMaintain project list with all relevant project informationGenerate TDIP monthly report (cost, schedule, risk). Includes staffing plan update, Prolog review, CJl3 review, schedule review, risk register reviewHost monthly reporting meetings with all PM's (~13 meetings / month)Resource Management
Create new staffing plans for new projects added to TDIP for delivery
Draft initial position descriptionsAssist ADGs Recruitment Team with the selection processMaintain org charts and associated spreadsheets tracking personnel changes, ratesMaintain staffing plan allocating all TDIP personnelProgram Controls
Provide guidance to project controls teams to ensure consistency and compliance with LAWAs policies and proceduresMaintain BudgetsEnsure the implementation of the program in line with approved budget
Ensure compliance of project teams with their budgets, including continuous evaluation and controlling of costs against budgetsManage risk and issuesControl Costs (supported by project cost engineering for Prolog input)Ensure payments are made in line with contracts
Set up, maintain and review all financial processes and reporting a monthly financial summary of the program cash flowsManage ScheduleDevelop schedules and ensure the implementation of the program in line with stated milestones and baseline schedule
Ensure compliance of project teams with their schedulesManage risk and issuesManage ChangesEnsure compliance with CAB processes and procedures and maintain documentation of all CAB items
Ensure standardization and compliance with change management proceduresEnforce Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes, which are in place to prevent unauthorized and / or improperly vetted changes that could negatively impact the cost of the TDIP Program. The CAB process provides a path for internal and external stakeholders and others to propose changes. It ensures proper documentation and justification is in place for all changes to be considered by the Program Board and Steering Committee and provides tracking and records for all proposed changes.Manage RisksManage risks of the TDIP Program and ensuring all risk mitigation processes are aligned and implemented
Maintain TDIP risk registers in coordination with the project team and TDG Risk Manager as neededIdentify potential change order requests and process in accordance with Change Advisory Board (CAB) proceduresHardware / Software Knowledge
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and BluebeamFamiliarity with Project Management Information SystemsAbility to work in CAD or REVIT a plusProfessional Experience Level / Other Qualifications
20+ years experience, preferably on airport projectsExperience managing a team of project controls staffExperience with projects more than $500 million in value.Experience with various delivery methods, specifically Progressive Design-Build and including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMARProven ability to perform in a management capacityExcellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulationsMust have a self-starter attitude with proactive, results-oriented focus; and willing and capable to assume additional responsibilitiesMust be able to interface with a variety of people with different technical levels and educational backgroundsCertification
Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, PMI-SP, etc.Element-Specific Requirements / Notes
May assume other duties as required / needed, work past regular work shiftMay be required to work various shifts as neededThis is a salaried position based on 40 hours per week at the applicable all-in labor rate.This is a Monday-Friday full-time position in the office or on the project site at LAXAfter hours or weekend work may be required to perform the duties of the position. This shall be considered part of the salaryTransportation to / from LAX worksite is the responsibility of the consultantOther Required Qualifications
US Employment Authorization without needing sponsorship3+ References from Clients