Project Manager II - Los Angeles, CA

Project Manager II - Los Angeles, CAProject Manager II - Los Angeles, CAFull-Time | On-Site | Los Angeles, CAWhy CMTS?Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over 42 years of industry experience, CMTS has built a strong foundation for continued success, providing project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide.We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and collaboration. CMTS is committed to maintaining a work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while supporting work-life balance and employee well-being. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver.About Your RoleThe FS51 Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Project Manager with managing the scope, cost, schedule and operational interfaces of all design and construction related ac vi es for the LAX Replacement Fire Sta on 51 projects. The FS51 Assistant Project Manager will be focused on schedule certainty, budget delivery and making sure that design and construction work meet the required quality standards while enforcing a strong health, safety, and environmental culture on the project. The FS51 Assistant Project Manager will assist the project team with the development and implementation of design, construction, testing, commissioning, turnover plans, impacts to the operations, and support the team's risk management and mi ga on ac vi es.Education RequirementsBachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field requiredWhat You'll Need to Get the Job Done10 years or more experienceExperience with projects more than $40 million in value.Experience with Design-Build Delivery and specifically Progressive Design-BuildProven ability to perform in a management capacityExcellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulationsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and BluebeamProficient in Project Management / Project Controls softwareWhat Will Make You Stand OutOptional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc. or any other relevant professional license or certifications.DBIA certification strongly preferredWhat You'll DoPrimary liaison and airport/owner representative responsible for directing and managing the projectResponsible for scope development and scope management of the project to meet project goals and objectivesDevelop the GMP and oversee the trade procurement processProviding direction and management for assigned project and ensuring on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligationsPlanning and defining program goals and devising methods to accomplish them, developing in depth knowledge of owner objectives, contract terms, and airport policiesPlanning, directing, supervising and controlling the execution of all technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned projectWorking with team members and airport management to develop budgets, schedules, and plan for the various elements of a projectOversees owner's staff that manages full project delivery including stakeholder interfacesManaging project scope to meet or exceed project goals and objectivesAbilities to identify and study options to complex design, operational or constructability issuesAbility to conduct field surveys and investigations to capture detailed and accurate field conditions.This information shall be used to enable strategic design and construction decisionsOverseeing 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 goalsOverseeing 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 constructionMonitoring and leading efforts related to the permitting process required by the design team and contractorOverseeing the construction process to remove and mitigate obstacles that cause inefficiencies to the construction processBecoming thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of all facilities to be erectedEnsuring all work is being performed with and inspected to the latest versions of plans and specifications including approved changes, submittals, and RFI'sWorking with designer, contractor and stakeholders to develop the overall planning of construction activities and identifying critical milestones and priori esKeeping alert to possible problem areas and taking preventative action to ensure critical milestones are met for each phase of the projectEnsuring the use of safe and sound construction practicesPreparing reports summarizing progress of construction activities for senior managementReviewing change proposals for contractual compliance and alignment with fair market valuePreparing a monthly risk report for the Program BoardMonitoring adherence to Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required and promo ng excellence on the project through the application of Quality Assurance processesEnforcing the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitoring the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteriaReviewing pay applications to ensure proper verification of completed work and compliance with contract requirementsWorking with the key project individual to devise and execute ac on plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of workAssuring that current and timely change orders are documented and administered properlyParticipating in all necessary coordination meeting with designer, contractor and stakeholdersManaging the closeout process to ensure all documenta on is completed as quickly as possible to efficiently close the project without incurring unnecessary costsSafety performance well above industry standardsMay assume other du es as required/neededMaybe required to work past regular work shiftMaybe required to work various shifts as neededLAWA will provide a desktop computer that can be VPN'd into or a laptop computerConsultant MUST have a company-provided laptop computer. This is required for company business and to VPN into LAWA system when away from the office as necessaryCell phone provided by consultant is requiredThis is NOT a work from home positionThis is a salaried position based on 40 hours per week at the applicable all-in labor rate.This is a Monday-Friday full-me position in the office or on the project site at LAXWhat You Can Expect from CMTSOpportunities to work on high-impact infrastructure projects across the United States and the U.S. Virgin IslandsCollaborative and growth-focused team environmentCompetitive compensation CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for the employee.Career advancement and professional development opportunitiesSalary Requirements$171,000.00 - $183,000.00 annuallyApply Now!/careersEqual Employment OpportunityCMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Created: 2026-04-02