Project Manager III - E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

About the Organization:

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview:

The Project Manager III reports to the Delivery Director and is ultimately responsible for managing the scope, schedule and operational interfaces of all design and construction-related activities for the project. The characteristics of the candidate shall display a solid understanding and experience of interior renovation projects within an active operating environment (aviation, transportation, retail, manufacturing, etc.). The ability to lead a collaboration of stakeholders, designers and contractors will be critical to the program’s success. The Project Manager III is responsible for managing the scope, cost, schedule and operational interfaces of all design and construction related activities for the Program. The Project Manager III 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 III 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. This is a hybrid role- 4 days in office in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities:

Key Identifiers

• Project Manager and Technical/Construction Leader with experience in an operating/active environment.
• Management of project 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 design and construction contracting practices and methodologies.
• Knowledge and experience in the project design life cycle from Concept to Project Definition Book to Permit to Bulletins.
• Knowledge and experience in the project construction life cycle from Pre-Construction to estimating/buyout to phasing to implementation to Closeout.
• Ability to assemble KPI’s and decisions needed for Governance and presentation to others, including the executive staff.
• 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.
• Developing and maintaining a high level of team morale through professionalism that reflects well on the project team, external stakeholders and internal stakeholders.

Essential Job Duties

• Primary liaison and airport/owner representative responsible for directing and managing the project.
• 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.
• 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.
• Oversees owner’s staff that manages full project delivery including stake holder interfaces.
• Managing project scope to meet or exceed project goals and objectives.
• 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.
• Overseeing the Design Manager who will be 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.
• Overseeing the 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 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.
• Safety performance well above industry standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required.
• Fifteen (15) years or more experience, preferably on airport 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.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.
• Ability to work in CAD or REVIT a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Relevant professional licensure and/or certification are strongly preferred.
• Certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc.

Benefits:

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Wage Data Per State Requirements:

Salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000.  The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

Drug Free Workplace:

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination.  Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Solicitation:

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.