Transportation Practice Leader - Construction Management

Psomas

$185K — $220K *
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • 15+ years of experience leading complex transportation infrastructure projects
  • Active California Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • Strong understanding of Caltrans and local agency construction standards
  • Demonstrated success managing complex transportation programs and client relationships

Responsibilities

  • Guide the growth of the transportation CM practice and support business development
  • Serve as the senior owner representative for complex projects
  • Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, and project milestones
  • Collaborate with public agency clients and stakeholders to resolve construction challenges
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to resident engineers and CM staff

Benefits

  • Auto allowance or company-provided vehicle
  • Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
  • 4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employee ownership and retirement benefits
Full Job Description
Transportation Practice Leader - Construction Management

As our Transportation Practice Leader for our Construction Management team in Orange County, you'll lead construction operations, drive business development, and oversee high-profile transportation projects while supporting the continued growth of our CM practice across Southern California.
What You'll Do

As our Transportation Practice Leader, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for transportation construction management projects including highways, bridges, roadway improvements, interchanges, and transit infrastructure:
  • Practice Leadership & Strategic Growth
    Guide the growth of the transportation CM practice, support business development, mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships with agencies such as Caltrans, counties, and local municipalities.
  • Construction Leadership & Owner Representation
    Serve as the senior owner representative for complex projects, providing oversight to ensure construction aligns with approved plans, specifications, and regulations.
  • Project Delivery & Performance Oversight
    Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, and project milestones to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and compliant with agency standards.
  • Stakeholder Coordination & Issue Resolution
    Collaborate with public agency clients, designers, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders to resolve construction challenges and maintain project momentum.
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship
    Provide guidance and mentorship to resident engineers, inspectors, and CM staff to build a strong, high-performing transportation CM team.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • 15+ years of experience leading complex transportation infrastructure projects
  • Active California Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • Strong understanding of Caltrans and local agency construction standards
  • Demonstrated success managing complex transportation programs and client relationships
Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary: $185,000 - $220,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
  • Vehicle Benefit: Auto allowance or company-provided vehicle
  • Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
  • Time Off: 4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
  • Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, plus employee ownership and retirement benefits
Our Hiring Approach

Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If your background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

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