Construction Manager, Airports
Parsons
Los Angeles, CA · Posted May 22, 2026
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About the job
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Construction Manager with airport experience to join our team! In this role you will support the Los Angeles World Airports terminal renovations and Capital Improvement Program.
What You'll Be Doing:
Reviews Contractor resources (manpower, materials, and equipment), schedule progress, and reports.
Monitors Contractor compliance with design and construction requirements.
Issues nonconformance notices if required and monitors construction progress resolving all non-conformance notices.
Reviews construction work plans, RFIs, submittals, force account work tickets/extra work bills and change order requests.
Works proactively to anticipate and resolve issues such as changes in scope and slippage of schedules. Ensures that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project. Makes recommendations to airport management as appropriate, for the resolution of problems.
Ensures Contractor’s effective implementation of all policies and procedures, including labor relations policies.
Ensures the use of sound construction practices to maintain jobsite safety and quality control.
Prepares reports summarizing progress of construction activities
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
B.S./B.A. in engineering or equivalent construction-related work experience.
20+ years of widely diversified experience in large civil/structural and/or transportation (aviation) projects preferred.
Proven ability to serve as an Owners Representative.
Requires widely diversified knowledge of construction-related processes and industry practices. Demonstrated effective managerial capability on construction projects of comparable scope and complexity is also required, as well as excellent written and oral communications skills (particularly in formal presentations to clients and upper management).
Professional registration or certification such as P.E. or CCM preferred.
Security Clearance Requirement: None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!
Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
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