Project Controls Manager bei KKCS

https://kkcsinc.com/

Program Management | Construction Management 

KKCS, a wholly owned subsidiary of a private equity–backed firm, provides comprehensive construction and program management services to clients across multiple sectors. KKCS has attracted a full complement of highly experienced, talented, and dedicated professionals who bring a collaborative, integrated team approach to our clients’ projects.

KKCS experience includes work on rail, transit, airports, ports, freeways, schools, universities, facilities, water, wastewater, bridges, and roadways.  Our client list includes federal agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, and private clients.  KKCS has broad experience and expertise in engineering design, project management and project controls services. 

The KKCS culture is rooted in the ideals of integrity, safety, and ethical business practices, which is a commitment shared by all KKCS employees throughout our offices and project sites around the country. We have a positive impact on the communities we serve by not only improving infrastructure, but also providing beneficial service at a reasonable cost.  At KKCS, we value each employee and the importance of their contributions toward quality improvement and the success of the firm.

Project Controls V – LAWA

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary Range: $197,600 – $205,920 annually
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
• 401k retirement plan with company matching contribution
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits
• Company-paid long-term (LTD) insurance
• Annual tuition assistance allowance for employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

KKCS is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to support the Terminal Development Improvement Program (TDIP) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This role reports directly to the TDIP Program Controls Lead and is responsible for ensuring contractual, schedule, and financial compliance and reporting across assigned projects.

The TDIP Program covers all capital improvement projects within the Central Terminal Area (CTA) at LAX, including terminal renovations, wayfinding, landscaping, and related upgrades.

We are seeking a professional who is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and committed to delivering accuracy and quality in all aspects of project controls. Experience with both owner and contractor perspectives (general or subcontractor) is strongly valued to better understand, lead, and resolve complex accounting and controls challenges.  This is a full-time, onsite position at LAX with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.  

Key Job Duties 

Governance Process 

• Notify Project Managers (PMs) of lead-up dates for items going to Steering / BOAC 
• Create first drafts of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) forms (Needs Assessments I Project Charters I Project Change Forms), upload to SharePoint, request review by PM's, others, continuously update as deal changes, verify accuracy when deal is finalized 
• Follow-up with PM's to ensure Steering decks are uploaded before distribution dates for Working Team and Steering Committee meetings 
• Coordinate and manage financial or other contractual audits and provide documentation to auditor 
• Monitor project team compliance with all required processes and procedures and ensure Project Management Information System (PMIS), currently PMWeb, records are up to date 
• Develop and maintain all information required to provide internal, TDIP Steering Committee and periodic BOAC reports 
• Ensure cost breakout sheets are updated by Controls Managers; review for accuracy 
• Maintain project list with all relevant project information 
• Generate TDIP monthly report (cost, schedule, risk). Includes staffing plan update, Prolog review, CJl3 review, schedule review, risk register review 
• Host monthly reporting meetings with all PM's (~13 meetings / month) 

Resource Management 

• Create new staffing plans for new projects added to TDIP for delivery 
• Draft initial position descriptions 
• Assist ADG’s Recruitment Team with the selection process 
• Maintain org charts and associated spreadsheets tracking personnel changes, rates 
• Maintain staffing plan allocating all TDIP personnel 

Program Controls 

• Provide guidance to project controls teams to ensure consistency and compliance with LAWA’s policies and procedures 
• Maintain Budgets 

o Ensure the implementation of the program in line with approved budget 

1. Ensure compliance of project teams with their budgets, including continuous evaluation and controlling of costs against budgets 
2. Manage risk and issues 

• Control Costs (supported by project cost engineering for Prolog input) 
  1. Ensure payments are made in line with contracts, including payments to designers, contractors, and all other parties 
  2. Set up, maintain and review all financial processes and reporting a monthly financial summary of the program cash flows 
• Manage Schedule 
  1. Develop schedules and ensure the implementation of the program is in line with stated milestones and baseline schedule 
  2. Ensure compliance of project teams with their schedules, including continuous evaluation and controlling of costs against budgets 
  3. Manage risk and issues 

Manage Changes 

1. Ensure compliance with CAB processes and procedures and maintain documentation of all CAB items 
2. Ensure standardization and compliance with change management procedures 
3. Enforce Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes, which are in place to prevent unauthorized and/or improperly vetted changes that could negatively impact the cost of the TDIP Program. The CAB process provides a path for internal and external stakeholders and others to propose changes. It ensures proper documentation and justification is in place for all changes to be considered by the Program Board and Steering Committee and provides tracking and records for all proposed changes. 

Manage Risks 

1. Manage risks of the TDIP Program and ensuring all risk mitigation processes are aligned and implemented 
2. Maintain TDIP risk registers in coordination with the project team and TDG Risk Manager as needed 
3. Identify potential change order requests and process in accordance with Change Advisory Board (CAB) procedures 

TDIP Required Qualifications:

• 20+ years of professional experience, preferably on airport projects.
• Experience managing a team of project controls staff.
• Proven experience on $500M+ capital programs/projects.
• Experience with various delivery methods, specifically Progressive Design-Build and including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and others 
• 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 
• Bachelor’s degree required in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.
• Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems (PMIS).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Optional certifications: AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, PMI-SP, etc.
• Ability to work in CAD or REVIT is a plus.

Element-Specific Requirements/Notes 

• May assume other duties as required/needed 
• May be required to work past regular work shift 
• May be required to work various shifts as needed 
• This is NOT a work from home position 
• This is a Monday-Friday full-time position in the office or on the project site at LAX 
• After hours or weekend work may be required to perform the duties of the position. This shall be considered part of the salary 

KKCS is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.