Senior Project Manager- Highways

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Project Manager, in the transportation highway industry, to work onsite at one of our large transportation clients in the Bay Area. This position will be on-site in San Jose, CA. However, you will also be supporting projects throughout Northern California.

As a Senior Project Manager, within the engineering and construction field, you will be responsible for various leadership and project management duties on highway, roadway, and Express Lanes (also known as Toll Road) projects. Phases of projects for which management will be required include feasibility analyses; conceptual, environmental clearance, preliminary and detailed design; cost estimating; construction support, and contract management.

More specifically, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, organizing, coordinating, and working with technical and management groups in the delivery of a range of transportation projects, including Express Lanes project development activities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and presenting deliverables to clients for status, updates, and reporting to a political board and sub-committees.
• Managing project staff and design consultants to keep projects on budget and schedule and within agreed-upon scope.
• Participating with senior leaders in the establishment of short- and long-term plans for the transportation program.
• Through your project efforts and involvement in industry activities, developing and maintaining client relations.
• Actively participating in and supporting internal and external development and training activities.
• Coordinating with project's sponsors and stakeholders including, but not limited to, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Santa Clara County, and cities to resolve issues and obtain consensus on project decisions.
• Working with Resident Engineer and construction team to provide design support during construction of the projects.

The ideal candidate would have the following experiences:

• Has minimum of 10 - 15 years of experience in design, project/program management, and project coordination. Construction administration experience is a plus, but not required,
• Is licensed to practice as a professional engineer in California,
• Is technically capable in highway design development, familiar with Caltrans project development procedures and processes,
• Demonstrates interest in the development and maintenance of client relations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required and working as a team player is very important for this role.
• Desires to work with multiple agencies to develop projects in a collaborative fashion.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don't have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let's discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.

The expected salary for this position is $137,000- $167,000

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Equal employment opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

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