Senior Project Manager - Military veterans preferred

2025-05-23
Luster National, Inc.
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Mill Valley
California
94941
United States

About the Position

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering complex projects on time and within budget? We're seeking a results-driven Senior Project Manager to play a key role in delivering critical rail and transit infrastructure initiatives. In this dynamic role, you'll lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of high-impact projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
You'll be at the forefront of solving challenges, optimizing project performance, and championing process improvements based on industry best practices. This position offers the opportunity to make a real impact on urban mobility while working within a structured yet innovative environment that values accountability, transparency, and proactive decision-making.
If youre ready to lead projects that shape the future of transit, we want to hear from you.

This is a long-term, full-time, onsite position located in Washington DC.

Responsibilities

  • Planning, scheduling, and managing projects, ensuring that they are completed on time and within budget. Create detailed project plans, set milestones, and allocate resources effectively. 
  • Scheduling and facilitating meetings with stakeholders to manage their expectations, provide updates, and ensure that the project aligns with their goals and objectives. 
  • Identifying and resolving technical challenges that arise during the project. Critical decision-making regarding technology choices and project direction. 
  • Monitoring the performance of the project, tracking progress against goals, and reporting on the status to stakeholders. This includes conducting performance tuning, balancing, and improvement tasks. 
  • Providing process improvement recommendations based on best practices and industry standards. Optimizing project management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.  
  • Following and implementing established change management processes. 
  • Capturing, monitoring, and reporting costs incurred against budgeted values within the Program Management Controls System. 
  • Providing timely information enabling proactive informed decision making by management. 
  • Escalating cost/schedule variances and change management issues.

Attributes

  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
  • Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
  • Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
  • 10+ years' progressive experience in project managementfor heavy civil highways, roads, bridges, airports, or transit projects.
  • Experience with alternative delivery contracts in PM/CM roles supporting owners.
  • Proven experience coordinating a project management team and providing appropriate levels of support, coaching and influence.  
  • Experience with industry standard project and construction management software (e.g., Primavera P6, TILOS, MS Project, Bluebeam, RSMeans, etc.)  
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture. 
  • Project management experience in the rail transit industry. 
  • PMI PMP certification. 
  • PE license. 
  • Familiarity with FTA regulations and public procurement practices. 
  • Experience with zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, long-range access planning, building systems, environmental compliance, electrical and communications systems, or wayside work. 

Compensation Details

The salary range listed for this role is $155k-$200k/yr. ($75-$96/hr.) The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and is thoughtfully aligned with each candidates level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications/licenses that have been obtained, etc.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

  • Unlimited Flexible Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent/Elder Care)
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
  • 401(k) Plan with Guaranteed Employer Contribution
  • Formal Career Planning and Development Program
  • $2,500 Annually Towards Professional Development
  • Wellness Program with Monthly Wellness Stipend
  • Company Cell Phone or Cell Phone Plan Reimbursement
  • Free Personalized Meal Planning & Nutrition Support With a Registered Dietitian
  • Free Personal Financial Planning Services
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer. #IN-LNJS

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.

Please email hiring@luster.com for accommodations necessary to complete the application process.



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