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LAWA Senior Project Controls Manager V
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Overview
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 and controls activities that include planning / scheduling, cost engineering, cost estimating, cost analysis / control activities, and change management. Directs cost estimating, analysis, and control activities. Directs schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, impact identification, and recovery plan development activities. Manages a team of project controls specialists. Minimum Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or other related technical field. Master's degree. Minimum Years & Experience 25+ years of experience, managing team of project controls staff Professional 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 contractual, schedule and financial compliance and reporting for the assigned projects. The TDIP Program encompasses all capital improvement projects located within the Central Terminal Area (CTA) of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This includes renovations and upgrades to terminal buildings, wayfinding, CTA landscaping, and other improvements. The candidate should be meticulous about perfection and quality, with strong scheduling, risk management, capital governance, cost forecasting and reporting skills. The individual may have experience working for a contractor (general or subcontractor) to help in understanding, leading, and solving complex accounting matters. Project and Position Description The
Project Controls Manager
works with project-level controls personnel and bears primary responsibility for tracking, forecasting and reporting all assigned project costs and schedules at the project level. This position ensures projects comply with governance, contract terms, and all LAWA and TDIP procedures. The Project Controls Manager leads cost and schedule forecasting, as well as risk analysis sessions with members of the LAWA, design and contractor teams. The 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 / BOAC Create first drafts of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) forms (Needs Assessments / Project Charters / Project Change Forms), upload to SharePoint, request review by PMs and others, continuously update as deals change, verify accuracy when finalized Follow-up with PMs to ensure Steering decks are uploaded before distribution dates for Working Team and Steering Committee meetings TDIP Executive Support Coordinate and manage financial or other contractual audits and provide documentation to auditor Monitor project team compliance with all required processes and procedures and ensure PMIS (PMWeb) records are up to date Develop and maintain all information required to provide internal, TDIP Steering Committee and periodic BOAC reports Ensure cost breakout sheets are updated by Controls Managers; review for accuracy Maintain project list with all relevant project information Generate TDIP monthly report (cost, schedule, risk). Includes staffing plan update, Prolog review, CJl3 review, schedule review, risk register review Host monthly reporting meetings with all PMs (~13 meetings / month) Resource Management Create new staffing plans for new TDIP projects Draft initial position descriptions Assist ADGs Recruitment Team with the selection process Maintain org charts and spreadsheets tracking personnel changes, rates Maintain staffing plan allocating all TDIP personnel Program Controls Provide guidance to project controls teams to ensure consistency and compliance with LAWAs policies and procedures Maintain Budgets
Ensure implementation of the program in line with approved budget Ensure compliance of project teams with budgets, including continuous evaluation and cost control Manage risk and issues
Control 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 program cash flows
Manage Schedule
Develop schedules and ensure implementation of the program in line with milestones and baseline schedule Ensure compliance of project teams with schedules Manage risk and issues
Manage Changes
Ensure compliance with CAB processes and procedures and maintain documentation of all CAB items Ensure standardization and compliance with change management procedures Enforce Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes to prevent unauthorized or poorly vetted changes; track and document all proposed changes for consideration by the Program Board and Steering Committee
Manage Risks
Manage risks of the TDIP Program and ensure all risk mitigation processes are aligned and implemented Maintain TDIP risk registers in coordination with the project team and TDG Risk Manager as needed Identify potential change order requests and process in accordance with CAB procedures Technical Knowledge & Experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems Ability to work in CAD or REVIT a plus Qualifications
20+ years experience, preferably on airport projects Experience managing a team of project controls staff Experience with projects more than $500 million in value Experience with delivery methods: Progressive Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR Proven management capability Excellent written and oral communication; thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations Self-starter with proactive, results-oriented focus; willing to assume additional responsibilities Ability to interface with people of varying technical levels Certifications
Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, PMI-SP, etc. Notes & Requirements
May assume other duties as required; may work past regular hours May be required to work various shifts Salaried position based on 40 hours/week at applicable all-in labor rate Monday-Friday full-time in office or on project site at LAX After hours or weekend work may be required and considered part of salary Transportation to/from LAX worksite is the responsibility of the consultant Other Required Qualifications
US Employment Authorization without sponsorship 3+ references from clients
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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 and controls activities that include planning / scheduling, cost engineering, cost estimating, cost analysis / control activities, and change management. Directs cost estimating, analysis, and control activities. Directs schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, impact identification, and recovery plan development activities. Manages a team of project controls specialists. Minimum Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or other related technical field. Master's degree. Minimum Years & Experience 25+ years of experience, managing team of project controls staff Professional 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 contractual, schedule and financial compliance and reporting for the assigned projects. The TDIP Program encompasses all capital improvement projects located within the Central Terminal Area (CTA) of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This includes renovations and upgrades to terminal buildings, wayfinding, CTA landscaping, and other improvements. The candidate should be meticulous about perfection and quality, with strong scheduling, risk management, capital governance, cost forecasting and reporting skills. The individual may have experience working for a contractor (general or subcontractor) to help in understanding, leading, and solving complex accounting matters. Project and Position Description The
Project Controls Manager
works with project-level controls personnel and bears primary responsibility for tracking, forecasting and reporting all assigned project costs and schedules at the project level. This position ensures projects comply with governance, contract terms, and all LAWA and TDIP procedures. The Project Controls Manager leads cost and schedule forecasting, as well as risk analysis sessions with members of the LAWA, design and contractor teams. The 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 / BOAC Create first drafts of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) forms (Needs Assessments / Project Charters / Project Change Forms), upload to SharePoint, request review by PMs and others, continuously update as deals change, verify accuracy when finalized Follow-up with PMs to ensure Steering decks are uploaded before distribution dates for Working Team and Steering Committee meetings TDIP Executive Support Coordinate and manage financial or other contractual audits and provide documentation to auditor Monitor project team compliance with all required processes and procedures and ensure PMIS (PMWeb) records are up to date Develop and maintain all information required to provide internal, TDIP Steering Committee and periodic BOAC reports Ensure cost breakout sheets are updated by Controls Managers; review for accuracy Maintain project list with all relevant project information Generate TDIP monthly report (cost, schedule, risk). Includes staffing plan update, Prolog review, CJl3 review, schedule review, risk register review Host monthly reporting meetings with all PMs (~13 meetings / month) Resource Management Create new staffing plans for new TDIP projects Draft initial position descriptions Assist ADGs Recruitment Team with the selection process Maintain org charts and spreadsheets tracking personnel changes, rates Maintain staffing plan allocating all TDIP personnel Program Controls Provide guidance to project controls teams to ensure consistency and compliance with LAWAs policies and procedures Maintain Budgets
Ensure implementation of the program in line with approved budget Ensure compliance of project teams with budgets, including continuous evaluation and cost control Manage risk and issues
Control 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 program cash flows
Manage Schedule
Develop schedules and ensure implementation of the program in line with milestones and baseline schedule Ensure compliance of project teams with schedules Manage risk and issues
Manage Changes
Ensure compliance with CAB processes and procedures and maintain documentation of all CAB items Ensure standardization and compliance with change management procedures Enforce Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes to prevent unauthorized or poorly vetted changes; track and document all proposed changes for consideration by the Program Board and Steering Committee
Manage Risks
Manage risks of the TDIP Program and ensure all risk mitigation processes are aligned and implemented Maintain TDIP risk registers in coordination with the project team and TDG Risk Manager as needed Identify potential change order requests and process in accordance with CAB procedures Technical Knowledge & Experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems Ability to work in CAD or REVIT a plus Qualifications
20+ years experience, preferably on airport projects Experience managing a team of project controls staff Experience with projects more than $500 million in value Experience with delivery methods: Progressive Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR Proven management capability Excellent written and oral communication; thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations Self-starter with proactive, results-oriented focus; willing to assume additional responsibilities Ability to interface with people of varying technical levels Certifications
Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, PMI-SP, etc. Notes & Requirements
May assume other duties as required; may work past regular hours May be required to work various shifts Salaried position based on 40 hours/week at applicable all-in labor rate Monday-Friday full-time in office or on project site at LAX After hours or weekend work may be required and considered part of salary Transportation to/from LAX worksite is the responsibility of the consultant Other Required Qualifications
US Employment Authorization without sponsorship 3+ references from clients
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