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Senior Project Manager Transportation


Job Location:

Riverside, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 135000 - 180000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Project Manager - Transportation

Riverside CA

Our client an established engineering and consulting firm is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of complex infrastructure and transportation engineering projects.

This is an opportunity to take a key leadership role with a respected firm guiding projects from initial planning through successful completion. The right person will bring strong project management and technical expertise along with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

This position goes beyond managing schedules and deliverables. Youll help shape project strategy guide critical decisions strengthen client partnerships and identify new opportunities for growth while ensuring projects meet expectations for scope budget quality and schedule.

Youll also mentor developing professionals and help strengthen the firms overall project delivery capabilities. The company is looking for a collaborative solutions-oriented leader who is excited to make a meaningful impact on its projects clients and team.

Senior Project Manager Responsibilities

  • Lead transportation and infrastructure projects from planning through completion.
  • Manage project scope schedule budget staffing and overall performance.
  • Coordinate engineers designers technicians clients and other project stakeholders.
  • Oversee technical deliverables plans reports specifications and project documentation.
  • Lead project meetings and maintain effective communication with clients and stakeholders.
  • Support proposals presentations business development and client relationship efforts.
  • Identify new opportunities and contribute to continued business growth.
  • Mentor and support the development of engineering and project staff.
  • Travel as needed for client meetings and project requirements.

Senior Project Manager Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • At least 10 years of experience in transportation civil engineering infrastructure or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience managing multidisciplinary projects.
  • Experience with client development business development or project pursuits.
  • Strong project management leadership communication and organizational skills.
  • Experience with engineering design and project management software.
  • Familiarity with applicable transportation standards and public-sector projects preferred.

Benefits & Appreciation

  • PTO holidays and sick time
  • 401k match
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • Annual discretionary bonus

Compensation: $135000 - $180000 per year


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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