Project Manager

Luster National•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$115,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Luster is building a talent pool of Project Managers at various skill levels for future roles supporting large, complex heavy-civil infrastructure programs. Projects may include highways, roads, bridges, bus and rail transit, international airports, and water/wastewater, delivered through traditional or alternative methods. Project packages may exceed $100 million in construction value. Project Managers are responsible for assigned scope, budget, schedule, and risk, and provide program leadership with accurate information on delivery status. This posting is for future hiring needs rather than a currently available opportunity; selected candidates may be activated in Luster’s talent pool and notified first when a relevant project need arises. The scope and complexity of responsibilities increase with experience. The role may lead projects or task orders from planning and design through construction and closeout; oversee designers and contractors; administer construction contracts; assess changes and claims; coordinate program controls and third parties; and oversee construction, quality, safety, commissioning, operational readiness, and transition to maintenance. The Project Manager reports project status, risk, and forecasts to program leadership. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with at least 10 years of project management experience on large, complex heavy-civil infrastructure projects exceeding $500 million. The expected salary range is $115,000–$210,000 per year ($55–$101 per hour), dependent on factors including experience, skills, education, credentials, and location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, construction engineering, engineering management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 10 years of project management experience on large (over $500 million), complex heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
Experience managing scope, budget, schedule, and risk on capital projects from design through construction and closeout.
Working knowledge of construction contract administration, including submittals, requests for information, change management, and progress payments.
Experience coordinating designers, contractors, agencies, utility owners, and other third parties over the life of a project.
Experience with industry-standard project or construction management software, such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Unifier, or Kahua.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365, including tools such as Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
Curiosity, problem-solving ability, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, construction engineering, or engineering management.
Active professional certifications or licenses such as PMP (PMI), CCM (CMAA), and/or PE.
Experience serving as the owner’s project manager on a contract package exceeding $100 million in construction value.
Experience managing multiple concurrent task orders or contract packages on a program exceeding $1 billion in construction value.
Experience negotiating change and claim resolution with contractors on the owner’s behalf, including entitlement and impact analysis.
Experience supervising or mentoring project managers, engineers, and controls staff in a program office setting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of assigned projects or task orders from planning and design through construction and closeout.
Oversee project scope, budget, schedule, and risk, and promptly inform program leadership when any of these areas begin to deviate.
Manage designers and contractors against scope, design criteria, and schedule commitments, and escalate deviations early.
Administer construction contracts, including submittals, requests for information, progress payments, and time-extension requests.
Evaluate change proposals and claims for entitlement, cost impact, and schedule impact, and recommend a position to program leadership.
Coordinate with program controls staff to develop and validate cost forecasts, CPM schedule updates, and earned-value reporting.
Coordinate with agencies, utility owners, railroads, adjacent contracts, and other third parties to account for interfaces beyond the assigned package.
Oversee construction staging and phasing to maintain existing operations.
Oversee quality and safety compliance, verify contractor programs are followed, and confirm installed work matches approved documents.
Oversee commissioning, operational readiness, and transition of completed facilities to maintenance.
Report project status, risks, and forecasts to program leadership to support funding and delivery decisions.