Senior Project Manager-Highways Roads- OntarioInland Empire

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Key responsibilities include:

• Project Leadership & Delivery: Direct the planning design and execution of transportation projects including highways interchanges local roads roundabouts trails and bridges ensuring delivery excellence innovation and client satisfaction.
• Business Development & Market Growth: Proactively identify pursue and secure new business opportunities with public and private sector clients. Lead the development of winning proposals presentations and interviews. Build and maintain a robust pipeline of work through strategic networking and market intelligence.
• Client Relationship Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to key clients agencies and stakeholders. Develop long term partnerships and ensure exceptional client service throughout the project lifecycle.
• Team Management & Development:Lead mentor and inspire multidisciplinary project teams. Fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement. Support staff development through coaching training and succession planning.
• Financial and Risk Management: Oversee project budgets schedules and resource allocation. Drive project profitability and manage financial performance including forecasting earned value tracking and variance analysis. Proactively identify and mitigate project risks.
• Technical Excellence & Quality Assurance:Provide senior technical oversight and ensure quality compliance with Caltrans AASHTO and local agency standards. Champion quality assurance and control throughout all project phases.
• Innovation & Best Practices: Lead the adoption of emerging technologies digital delivery tools and industry best practices to enhance project outcomes and client value.
• Change & Risk Management: Implement structured change management and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Strategic Leadership: Contribute to regional business planning market analysis and the development of long-term growth strategies for the transportation group.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related field masters degree preferred

Experience

• 12 years of experience in transportation project management with a strong background in planning design and delivery of highway roadway and active transportation projects.
• Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California Required
• Demonstrated success in business development client management and securing major project wins.
• Extensive experience managing projects for Caltrans local agencies and federally funded programs.
• Advanced proficiency with project management software and tools (e.g. MS Project Earned-Value Management).
• Deep knowledge of Caltrans and AASHTO standards and expertise in PS&E package development.
• Excellent communication leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods (e.g. Design-Build CMGC) is highly desirable.
• Construction phase and program management experience is desirable.
• Experience managing multi-office or multi-disciplinary teams is preferred.
• Experience working in a consulting environment and managing multiple concurrent projects is preferred.

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