Burns Engineering, Inc.

Burns Engineering, Inc.

Project Manager - LAWA

Los Angeles, CA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago
Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementBudgetingProcurementContract ManagementLeadershipCommunicationConstruction ManagementPrimavera P6

About the role

  • The PM will also oversee the development of RFPs and coordination with LAWA Information Management & Technology group program management office.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end project management for the replacement of the Access Control and Alarm Monitoring System (ACAMS) and upgrades to video management and storage systems
  • Establish and maintain project governance, including reporting, documentation, and adherence to LAWA standards and procedures
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk to ensure successful delivery within operational constraints of an active airport environment
  • Oversee system architecture, design coordination, and integration across access control, alarm monitoring, and video management platforms
  • Support procurement activities, including development of RFPs, bid evaluations, and contract award processes
  • Manage vendors, consultants, and system integrators to ensure alignment with project goals, timelines, and quality standards
  • Collaborate with LAWA Information Management & Technology (IMT) and Program Management Office (PMO) to align with enterprise systems, cybersecurity standards, and governance frameworks
  • Burns Engineering provides professional engineering design and project management services for transportation, facilities, and infrastructure projects.

Requirements

  • 8-15+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on large-scale infrastructure, security systems, or technology integration projects
  • Proven experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects in highly regulated environments (aviation, transportation, public sector, or critical infrastructure)
  • Demonstrated experience managing access control, alarm monitoring, CCTV/video management systems, or similar physical security technologies
  • Strong understanding of system integration, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity considerations for enterprise-level platforms
  • Experience managing projects within active, 24/7 operational environments with minimal disruption (e.g., airports, hospitals, transit systems)
  • Familiarity with public procurement processes, including RFP development, bid evaluation, and contract management
  • Experience managing vendors, system integrators, and multidisciplinary project teams
  • Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., TSA, FAA, DHS, or similar governing bodies)
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interface with executive leadership and technical teams
  • Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and standard reporting platforms
  • Strong project controls experience, including scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and reporting

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
  • Experience working with or within LAWA, or other large hub airport authorities (e.g., LAX modernization programs) is preferred

Equal opportunity

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