Project Manager

Requisition ID: 278061 

•  Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Los Angeles, CA 

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Job Summary:

The Project Manager will serve as the Point of Contact and senior interface with the client and will be responsible for managing day-to-day oversight and maintenance of the project and contract activities for this project. This includes supervising the development of the project’s scope of work, budgets and schedules, managing performance, reporting on progress, and initiating action to assure program/project objectives and schedules are met and work is performed within budget and according to specifications.#LI-JL1

Major Responsibilities:

• Establish and implement management philosophy and procedures for the execution of assigned area to ensure consistency of approach and the sharing of information and experiences with broader project team.
• Establishes and implements staffing plans for assigned scope.
• Regularly monitors the progress of active project and ensures that responsible actions are being taken by members of the project team. Reviews and approves critical plans and/or documents for assigned scope.
• Directs the activities of assigned staff and provides for proper delegation of management authority, responsibility, and accountability.
• Ensures that interdepartmental problems are resolved promptly and that an integrated approach is followed in the performance of the project.
• Reviews and approves the release of assigned scope cost estimates, schedules, major trends, and forecasts to customers. Also reviews and approves major changes or deviations to these control documents.
• Provides guidance in developing plans, project execution plans, cost and schedule plans, contract formulation and management.
• Establishes an appropriate, integrated organizational structure, including off-project specialist support.
• Defines and advertises roles, responsibilities and authorities to project team members/partners and the Customer to ensure scope completion in a safe manner, within budget, on schedule, and in conformance with the appropriate standards, specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that safety and creation as well as maintenance of a safe workplace and environment is the primary consideration and priority in the delivery of all work.
• Coordinate and develop positive relationships with project stakeholders, in coordination with the client, including but not limited to cities, counties, cultural communities, railroads, affected businesses and residents, special interest groups, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and customer’s engineering and operating personnel to coordinate construction activities.
• Ensure that all team members, Bechtel staff and subconsultant staff are exhibiting appropriate collaborative behavior and meeting project expectations.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent), ideally in an engineering related field, and 20+ years of relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing light rail transit projects is highly desirable.
• Professional Engineering license in California (or international equivalent) is strongly preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In addition to having previous industry experience on complex Light Rail projects in dense urban environments with elevated structures, tunnels and stations, the successful candidate will have proven experience in leading teams and providing operational direction to multi-discipline field specialists and commercial support teams.
• Thorough knowledge of transit construction, engineering, procurement, and other project-related activities, including their interfaces and interdependencies. Broad knowledge of transit industry standards.
• Experience interfacing with multiple jurisdictions on transit projects of similar size and complexity.
• Ability to plan, organize, lead, and monitor a wide variety of team efforts to their successful completion.
• Experience managing projects with multiple construction contracts.
• Exceptional soft-skills, with an ability to establish and maintain strong and effective customer relations.
• Possess organizational, technical, and team-building skills to manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven leadership and management ability. Understands and is committed to Bechtel’s Continuous Improvement (CI) process and leadership principles. Ability to be people sensitive, to promote an open and informal communication environment, to develop mutual trust and teamwork, and to facilitate employee self-development.
• Ability to recognize people for their accomplishments and ensure that customers and Bechtel are made aware of these accomplishments.
• Understands financial analysis and planning conc

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com