Project Manager IV

The Tsui Group is seeking a qualified and experienced candidate to join our aviation team as a Project Manager IV in Los Angeles County. In this role, you will act as the primary IT liaison and airport/owner representative working closely with Information Management & Technology (IMT) executives and respective owners.

This position requires subject matter expertise of the various airport terminal IT systems including network systems for a comprehensive design, implementation and commissioning of such systems. The candidate must demonstrate extensive experience at the system integrator capacity for passenger processing systems, terminal management systems, baggage handling systems, building automation systems, lighting control systems, aircraft guidance and ramp management systems. This individual will collaborate closely with internal teams, airline partners, LAWA stakeholders, and contractors for the coordination of IT project activities across multiple terminals to ensure consistency.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Primary liaison with ITM representative responsible for directing and managing the IT scope implementation

• Primary liaison with CBP and TSA for IT infrastructure and integration requirements
• Review and validate IT scope costs of implementations and system integrations
• Oversee buildout and commissioning of IT rooms, networks, horizontal and backbone cabling
• Coordinate with contractor(s) and IMT system owners for comprehensive and effective migration, integration and commissioning activities
• Lead integration workshops until deployment and final commissioning of terminal systems such as passenger processing, CCTV, access control (ACAMS), flight information, baggage handling systems, public announcement, Wifi, aircraft guidance (VDGS), emergency notification, ramp services management system and new IT innovations
• Lead integration workshops until deployment and final commissioning of building/mechanical systems such as Building Automation, lighting control, power metering & controls, conveyance monitoring and FMCS at the central utility plant
• Coordinate with LAWA cyber security team and contractor's IT system providers for integration into the LAWA ecosystem that meet security requirements
• Working with designers, contractors and stakeholders to develop the overall planning of construction activities and identifying critical milestone and priorities
• 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 the key project individuals to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential delays, or significant changes to the scope of work
• Participating in all necessary coordination meetings with designer, contractor and stakeholders
• Managing the closeout process for IT systems to ensure all documentation is completed as quickly as possible to efficiently close the project without incurring unnecessary costs
• Adhere to a safe work environment well above industry standards
• May assume other duties as needed.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience, preferably on airport projects 
• Experience with projects more than $100 million in value. 
• Experience with various delivery methods, specifically Progressive Design-Build and including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and others
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations

Education and Training Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required 
• Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, PMI-SP, etc.

Hardware/Software Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam 
• Familiarity with digital content management systems and other airport IT systems
• Ability to work in CAD or REVIT a plus 

• Salary Range: $219,000-$224,000
• Medical, Vision, & Dental – 100% covered for the employee*
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
• 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
• 10 days of Holiday pay (9 Holidays, 1 Personal Day)
• 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)
• Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
• Laptop for work purposes