Senior Project Manager

Post Date

May 21, 2026

Location

Los Angeles,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

90017
US
Jul 21, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

SFR-cad0b4e1-88ff-47f0-8438-13699cf69634

Pay Rate

$250k - $325k (estimate)

Job Description

• You'll provide executive leadership and overall management of all project phases including pre construction, procurement support, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• You'll oversee multiple design build and/or alternative delivery contracts, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
• You'll serve as the primary liaison with client executive leadership, project controls, legal, and third party stakeholders, including local jurisdictions and regulatory agencies.
• You'll lead contract administration activities including change management, claims avoidance and resolution, risk management, and compliance with contract requirements.
• You'll establish and enforce project governance, reporting structures, and performance metrics consistent with rail standards and FTA requirements.
• You'll direct multidisciplinary teams including construction management, design support, quality assurance, safety, environmental compliance, and stakeholder coordination.
• You'll coordinate closely with Cities within the project corridor to manage permitting, utility relocations, traffic control, and community impacts.
• You'll oversee implementation of project controls systems including cost management, scheduling, and risk tracking, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of issues.
• You'll lead executive level reporting, including preparation of briefings, Board reports, and stakeholder presentations.
• You'll foster a collaborative, solutions oriented environment to resolve issues at the lowest level and maintain project momentum.

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Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 25 years of progressively responsible experience in the management and delivery of major rail and transit infrastructure projects of comparable size and complexity, preferably within Southern California
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required – California PE strongly preferred

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
• Prior experience on large scale transit projects, LA Metro Projects, or similar large urban transit systems.
• Familiarity with LA Metro policies, procedures, and project delivery frameworks
• Strong local knowledge of Los Angeles communities and stakeholder landscape
• Proven track record of delivering projects on schedule and within budget while maintaining safety and quality excellence
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects using alternate delivery methods (e.g., Design-Build, CM/GC, P3), with strong understanding of associated risk allocation and contract structures.
• Extensive knowledge of construction contracts, means and methods, engineering coordination, and claims management, including dispute resolution strategies.
• Proven expertise in managing multiple concurrent construction contracts on large-scale transit programs.
• Strong understanding of owner versus contractor risks and responsibilities, particularly within alternative delivery environments.
• Direct experience working with local agencies and municipalities in the Greater Los Angeles area, including coordination with public works, utilities, and permitting authorities.
• Experience with the Federal Transit Administration New Starts program, including compliance, reporting, and funding requirements.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage large, multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver high-quality executive presentations, technical reports, and formal correspondence.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-profile program environment.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.