Head of Engineering and Project Management

About Vanir Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Job Description Essential Duties & Responsibilities Serve as the primary liaison between Airport IT project teams, Airport Operations, and key stakeholders

Facilitate alignment and communication across internal teams, airline partners, stakeholders, and contractors

Provide timely and accurate updates on project status, milestones, risks, and dependencies

Support coordination of IT project activities across multiple terminals to ensure consistency and awareness

Collaborate with stakeholders to identify potential operational impacts and support mitigation efforts through operational expertise

Coordinate and engage with contractors to support project execution, scheduling, and compliance with operational requirements

Participate in project meetings, site walks, and operational briefings to maintain situational awareness

Assist in tracking project progress, action items, and deliverables to support successful implementation

Support the integration of airport equipment and systems with IT infrastructure, ensuring alignment with operational needs

Identify risks, gaps, and coordination challenges, and lift as appropriate

Foster strong working relationships across terminals and stakeholder groups to support efficient project delivery

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required

15 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills

Ability to communicate effectively between technical and non-technical audiences

High level of organizational awareness and operational understanding

Excellent coordination, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced airport environment

Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven mindset

Proven experience in Airport Operations, preferably within a large hub environment such as Los Angeles International Airport

Experience working in closely related fields such as airline operations, terminal management, and project management

Exposure to or direct involvement in airport IT or infrastructure projects strongly preferred

Experience working across multiple terminals and with diverse stakeholder groups

Familiarity with LAX terminal projects and operational environment is a strong plus

Experience supporting end-users and/or managing teams is highly desirable, with the ability to understand user needs and translate them into effective operational and technical solutions

Experience with LAWA is preferred for interacting with City departments, contractors, and airlines

Knowledge of airport operational IT systems, end-user hardware, and integrated airport infrastructure, including SITA systems, airport IT infrastructure and tie-in integrations, PMWeb, Bluebeam, Adobe Pro, SharePoint, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and familiarity with airport systems such as FIDS, AODB, BHS systems, kiosks, and gate/terminal operational equipment supporting day-to-day airport operations.

Benefits Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

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Pursuant to the Ban The Box Act/Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.

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Posted Salary Range USD $175,743.00 - USD $204,501.00 /Yr.

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