Project Manager - Transportation Infrastructure

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Job Description:

Project Manager – Transportation Infrastructure – Ontario (LA), California

Opportunity:

Our Parsons Ontario office in greater Los Angeles is now hiring for an experienced Project Manager to join our team! In this role, you will manage and oversee various Caltrans projects in the greater Los Angeles area, as well as various projects around California. This role offers flexible local hybrid remote working (meaning the ability to work from home 2-3 days per week). The role is based in our Ontario office in Los Angeles County.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Directs the overall planning of the project development activities to identify critical milestones and priorities, supporting various road & highway and rail/transit projects in California.
• Verifies budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined project scope and schedule.
• Monitors progress and reports to senior management on issues that may delay project schedules.
• Oversees the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and meet budget goals. Keeps alert to possible problem areas and takes preventative action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project.
• Ensures the use of sound engineering and construction practices to attain required quality control at maximum efficiency and minimum cost.
• Prepares periodic reports summarizing progress of project development activities for management.
• Ensures effective implementation of all Caltrans policies and procedures, including labor relations policies.
• Maintains strong working relationships with Caltrans and project stakeholders to advance project progress.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is required, and 12 years or more of experience in design/project management of major road and highway projects.
• Experience with Caltrans projects supporting major freeway projects is highly desirable.
• PE license active in the State of California is required.
• Demonstrated experience serving in a role of project management on major road and highway projects.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• State and Federal processes and procedures, as well as a thorough knowledge and understanding of industry practices.
• Experience with major road and highway projects in any US State.
• Experience with Caltrans projects in California is highly desirable.
• Proven leadership and management capability is also required, as well as good written and oral communication skills.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/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:

$120,800.00 - $231,700.00

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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