Lacc Construction Liaison / Capital Project Manager

Legends Global•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Liaison / Capital Projects Project Manager acts as the primary connection between the construction partners and the Los Angeles Convention Center’s internal Operations and management teams. This role is responsible for interpreting construction plans, sequencing, and schedules; evaluating feasibility with internal stakeholders; and provides clear, timely updates on project impacts. The role also oversees capital project documentation, supports procurement activities, and ensures compliance with all required standards. It centralizes the technical, coordination, and administrative workload associated with construction and improvement projects so Operations can stay focused on core responsibilities. The ideal candidate is adept at managing multiple priorities, works effectively both independently and within a team, is confident leading and negotiating contracts, and has a strong understanding of local codes, ordinances, safety requirements, state regulations, sustainability practices, and Corporate Responsibility supply management standard.

Requirements

Must have the ability to read, write, and understand English in a working environment.
Understanding of construction industry processes and procedures with firsthand experience in procurement, logistics or project management
Excellent time management skills.
Outstanding communication skills.
Needs to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and partners.
Strong teamwork and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, work under pressure with challenging deadlines while delivering high quality results.
Must have good computer skills; strong proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel; Word; PowerPoint; Projects; Visio); and ability to learn all required business systems.
Must be able to process information in the form of computing financial data, compiling information for financial reports and verifying data from invoices.
Must be able to use good judgment and common sense, to make logical, cost effective and sometimes critical decisions while working under high pressure situations and within strict deadlines relating to procurement and inventory functions.
Must be able to maintain integrity and confidentiality while working with purchasing information and other pertinent sensitive information.
Ensure all local municipality codes, ordinances, Legends Global policies, procedures, risk management, safety precautions, state regulations, and emergency procedures are followed.
Must be able to draft, manage, distribute, respond to, or analyze RFIs, RFPs, RFQs or supplier terms & conditions as needed.
Must have reliable transportation.
Required variable work schedules such as late hours, early mornings, extended hours, holidays, and weekends.
A minimum education of a High School Diploma or equivalent with certificates in related fields: in business administration or construction engineering.
Minimum of 4-6 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of managing the design and construction of capital improvement projects.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in related fields: in business administration or construction engineering.
Industry certifications: Contractor License is preferred.
Previous management experience in a convention center highly preferred.
Experience in similar construction project, a plus.
Knowledge of Momentus and Microsoft Office or similar software.

Responsibilities

Attend construction walks, coordination meetings, and drawing reviews to understand plans, phasing, and schedule changes.
Monitor jobsite execution to ensure commitments match field conditions.
Break down technical information into clear, practical explanations for LACC Sr. Leadership, Operations, and other stakeholders.
Confirm feasibility before commitments are sent back to the construction partner (GC).
Identify conflicts based on event calendars, operational needs, and venue constraints.
Centralize construction-related information flow, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
Provide proactive updates, alerts, and impact assessments to Operations, Events, Security, and leadership.
Lead Capital Improvement Projects.
Maintain project documents, drawings, phasing diagrams, asset records, timelines, and as-builts.
Assist with procurement logic, vendor evaluations, and RFP processes.
Track budgets, schedules, and reporting requirements.
Serves as the primary day to day contact for projects, coordinates capital and asset improvement related activates e.g., repairs, supplies, assets, renovations, inspections, contractors, and contractor meetings, permitting activities, projects close-out, calendars, and mandated reports, for the purpose of ensuring that all phases of projects are completed within specifications and with minimal interruption to in-house events.
Regularly walk the facility to validate construction progress, capital improvement projects, identify risks, and ensure operational safety and compliance.
Complete special projects & other assigned duties.