Southern California Program / Construction Management Team Leader

Psomas•Santa Ana, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead and grow Psomas' Southern California Program & Construction Management practice, overseeing a $18M annual portfolio across transportation, public works, and water/wastewater projects for public agency clients. This is a key leadership role for someone who can develop people, strengthen client trust, drive delivery excellence, and help expand Psomas' presence in the region.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field
10+ years of experience in project and construction management overseeing complex projects in Southern California
Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and build trusted client relationships
Demonstrated success leading client pursuits, including proposal development and interview presentations
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams

Responsibilities

Lead a successful Southern California program/construction management practice with responsibility for people, delivery, client relationships, and business performance.
Set the tone for accountability and culture, help teams perform at a high level, and partner across Psomas to deliver strong results for clients and communities.
Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing construction management team.
Set clear expectations, coach project and construction managers, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth.
Oversee delivery across transportation, public works, and water/wastewater projects, ensuring strong performance in scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety while helping teams remove roadblocks and stay aligned.
Strengthen trusted relationships with Southern California public agencies.
Lead pursuits, including proposals and interviews, expand key accounts, and represent Psomas in the market.
Guide performance for a ~$20M annual portfolio, including staffing, forecasting, budgets, and profitability.
Make thoughtful, timely decisions that support both client success and business results.
Partner with design and technical teams to deliver integrated solutions, improve how we work, and identify opportunities to grow services across Southern California.