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Construction Manager V

Construction Manager V – Terminal 5 Concourse (Senior)

(PS1294 | PS1295 | PS1296)

Employer: PADCOM Design & Construction Management Services
Client: Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
Program: Terminal 5 Renovation & Reconstruction (TDIP)
Location: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – Onsite
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

About the Role

PADCOM Design & Construction Management Services is seeking an experienced Construction Manager V to serve as the Terminal 5 Senior Construction Manager – Concourse for the Terminal 5 Renovation and Reconstruction Program at Los Angeles International Airport.

This role reports to the Terminal 5 Senior Project Manager and the Terminal 5 Interface Manager and is responsible for managing and coordinating all construction activities performed by the Design/Builder. The position provides senior leadership for safety, security, quality, schedule, budget, and stakeholder coordination within a live airport environment.

In addition to leading concourse construction activities, the Construction Manager V plays a critical role in managing and resolving interfaces between the concourse, headhouse, and site/civil scopes, ensuring alignment across contractors, designers, utilities, and LAWA stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and monitor all on-site construction activities associated with the Terminal 5 concourse scope.

  • Serve as senior liaison between the Design/Builder, LAWA, operations, utilities, and project stakeholders.

  • Ensure construction operations comply with approved work plans, Area Shutdown Requests (ASRs), and notification requirements.

  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of contractual obligations, plans, specifications, approved changes, RFIs, and submittals.

  • Lead planning of construction activities, identify critical milestones, and establish project priorities.

  • Monitor budgets, staffing levels, manpower, materials, and equipment to ensure schedule and cost objectives are achieved.

  • Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule certainty and budget delivery.

  • Enforce safe construction practices and required quality standards while fostering a strong health, safety, and environmental culture.

  • Review contractor potential change order claims for merit and negotiate final resolution.

  • Coordinate and resolve technical, operational, schedule, and logistical interfaces across multiple project scopes.

  • Participate in coordination meetings with Design/Builder teams, trade partners, LAWA Operations, utilities, and stakeholders.

  • Prepare and present periodic construction progress reports to senior leadership and clients.

  • Ensure compliance with all project policies, procedures, and labor agreements.

  • Support testing, commissioning, turnover planning, and operational readiness activities.

  • Perform additional duties as required to support overall program objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or a related technical field.

  • Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum 20 years of professional construction management experience, preferably on airport projects.

  • Experience managing projects valued at $100 million or more.

  • Demonstrated experience working in active or operating environments.

  • Experience with multiple delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build, CMAR, and Design-Build.

  • Proven ability to perform in a senior management and leadership capacity.

Certifications (Preferred)

  • AAAE

  • LEED

  • PE

  • PMP

  • AICP

  • Other relevant professional licenses or certifications

Skills & Knowledge

  • Extensive knowledge of construction contracting practices and methodologies.

  • Thorough understanding of the full construction lifecycle from pre-construction through close-out.

  • Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.

  • Familiarity with PMWeb or similar project management information systems.

Work Conditions & Requirements

  • This is not a work-from-home position.

  • Full-time, onsite role at LAX.

  • May require work beyond regular hours or on weekends; this is considered part of the salaried position.

  • LAWA will provide a desktop computer; consultant must provide a company laptop capable of VPN access.

  • Consultant-provided cell phone required.

  • Transportation to and from the LAX worksite is the responsibility of the employee.

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary Range: Competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

  • Schedule: Full-Time, salaried (40 hours/week baseline).

  • Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply

Join PADCOM and provide senior construction leadership on one of LAX’s most complex and high-profile terminal redevelopment programs. Submit the following through our online application portal:

  • Resume highlighting senior-level airport or large-scale construction management experience.

  • Cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role.

  • Copies of licenses or certifications (if applicable).

Submit Resume