Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking an Airport Service Improvements Delivery Director to support the Education Sector. The design will most likely be performed by multiple design firms and their applicable sub-consultants. The Airport Service Improvements Delivery Director shall control and monitor the overall macro picture of all design, implementation, construction and logistics activities. Individual project managers will be assigned to each project. These Project Managers and their respective teams will manage day-to-day project activities. The Airport Service Improvements Delivery Director will be focused on schedule certainty, budget delivery and making sure that design, implementation & construction work meets the required quality standards while enforcing a strong health, safety, and environmental culture on the program.  The Airport Service Improvements Delivery Director will ensure the development and implementation of design, construction, testing, commissioning, turnover plans, impacts to the operations of the airport will be controlled, and risk mitigation for construction activities will be optimized.

• Understanding all aspects of a traveler’s journey in and out of LAX
• Assimilate findings of airport service audits and reports and develop one cohesive delivery program to remediate findings and delivery exceptional experience for Airport Services
• Developing an aesthetic approach across multiple typologies including buildings, landscape, and wayfinding that is sympathetic to LAWA’s existing design standards but also within budget and at a scale that can be delivered within schedules defined by LAWA leadership
• Monitoring of all the design & construction activities of the TDIP Common Use Terminal Improvements program to ensure that work is completed on time and on budget and meets all applicable codes and standards
• Ensuring implementation of a quality assurance plan and monitoring of all design & construction activities with a robust quality control process for all phases of the project
• Overseeing, managing, and mitigating risks of technical design & construction interfaces between projects, contractors, and third parties
• Supervising and guiding the project teams in conjunction with the TDIP leadership and project managers of the Common Use Terminal Improvements program
• Implementing, supervising, guiding, and monitoring of the logistics activities during all construction phases of all projects of the Terminal Improvements program, both with reference to construction, operations, and maintenance aspects.
• Overseeing, implementing, supervising, and monitoring testing and commissioning
• Monitoring dispute resolution for all client inspection deviations
• Facilitating the flow of information between the Common Use Terminal Improvements program and the other various client projects (currently ongoing and those in the planning phase) and the various divisions/groups within client (TDG, CDD, CALM, etc.). e.: technical liaison with and between all TDIP project teams
• Identifying and resolving potential problems related to design & construction activities between the various TDIP Common Use Terminal Improvements contracts and other client projects
• Reviewing and commenting on design plans and technical documents related to constructability and logistics
• Assisting in risk management and mitigation for the Common Use Terminal Improvements program to facilitate the schedule and support cost containment Terminal Improvements program schedule with the schedules of other client projects affecting the program
• Facilitating interface coordination meetings among the project teams
• Working with the project teams to verify that all interface elements and the integrated system are functioning as expected
• Monitoring schedule progress and anticipating potential issues that may affect key milestones
• Developing, tracking, and managing the sequence of work for the various Common Use Terminal Improvements projects
• Coordinating quality and safety requirements with our aviation client's Inspection
• Estimating (supported by the TDG estimating team)
  • Coordinating review of design-builder estimates on our aviation client-managed projects for contractual compliance and, where required, alignment with fair market value
  • Overseeing review of change proposals for contractual compliance and where required, alignment with fair market value
  • Coordinating the provision of conceptual estimates for new scopes of work
  • Coordinating assistance to project managers with change order negotiation and preparation of records of negotiation
  • Ensuring citation and record of pricing sources used in preparing estimates

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications

• 15 years or more experience, preferably on airport project
• Has demonstrable specialized experience / area of expertise
• Experience with projects more than $100 million in value
• Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and Design/Build
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
• Must have a self-starter attitude with proactive, results-oriented focus; and willing and capable to assume additional responsibilities
• Must be able to interface with a variety of people with different technical levels and educational backgrounds
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or another related technical field required
• Master's degree preferred
• Relevant professional licensure and/or certification are strongly preferred. Certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc.

Software

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• Familiarity with Project Management Information System
• Ability to work in CAD or REVIT a plus

Salary Range: $180,000 to $190,000 per year

Location: Los Angeles, CA. This position is 100% onsite

Cordoba Corporation: Building Excellence in Infrastructure!

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Cordoba Corporation: Enhancing Employee Well-Being!

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.  Additionally, Cordoba provides employer paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.  We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.

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