At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world’s most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!
We are currently hiring a Construction Manager located in Los Angeles, CA. This opportunity will have you working within our aviation project construction sector in direct support of the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Terminal 5 construction program. The Construction Manager acts as the liaison for pre-construction and construction activities, including leading the safety, security, and quality for the program and is responsible for managing the scope, cost, schedule, and operational interfaces of all design and construction related activities for the program.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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 and construction activities for higher level management and clients.
• Ensure effective implementation of all policies and procedures, including project labor agreement policies.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
• Participate in all necessary coordination meetings with the Design/Builder, trade partners, stakeholders, LAWA Operations, etc.
• Review contractor potential change order claims for merit and negotiate to final resolution.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Comprehensive knowledge of contract documents, including reading and writing subcontracts.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and Bluebeam.
• Experience working in CAD and Revit.
• Prior experience being the direct liaisons between the field crews/activities, GC, subcontractors, engineers, management, and Owner/Client.
• Possess extensive knowledge of all construction activities.
• Ability to supervise and delegate responsibilities to crew members, deal with all aspects of the job. Demonstrated responsibility for delivering significant projects.
• Familiarity with public construction processes.
• Must possess good administrative, communication, organizational writing and computer skills.

Preferred Education and Experience:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably on airport projects and large complex multi-year projects. Experience with projects more than $50M in value. Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design + CMAR, and Design-Build.
Certifications: Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, CCM, etc. or any other relevant professional licensure and/or certifications.

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The salary range for this full-time role is $120,200.00-$160,266.69 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements

• 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 and construction activities for higher level management and clients.
• Ensure effective implementation of all policies and procedures, including project labor agreement policies.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
• Participate in all necessary coordination meetings with the Design/Builder, trade partners, stakeholders, LAWA Operations, etc.
• Review contractor potential change order claims for merit and negotiate to final resolution