Project Manager

Luster National•Fresno, CA

8d•$115,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Luster is seeking Project Managers at various skill levels to support large, complex heavy civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, bus and rail transit, international airports, and water/wastewater projects delivered through traditional and alternative methods. Project managers may lead delivery on programs where an individual package exceeds $100 million in construction value, carrying responsibility for scope, budget, schedule, and risk and providing program leadership with accurate status information. This posting is for future roles rather than a currently available specific opportunity. Luster accepts applications and interviews candidates in advance of upcoming hiring needs. Selected candidates may be activated in the talent pool for this specialty and notified first when a project need arises. Responsibilities and project complexity vary with experience level. The position involves leading projects or task orders from planning and design through construction and closeout; overseeing contractors, designers, contract administration, controls, coordination with external parties, construction staging, quality and safety compliance, commissioning, and transition to maintenance; and reporting project status, risk, and forecasts to program leadership. The expected salary is $115,000–$210,000 per year ($55–$101 per hour). The actual offer may vary based on experience, skills, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, and other stated factors. Luster describes its work environment as inclusive and diverse. Positions may be subject to background checks and drug tests after a conditional offer, as allowed by applicable regulations. Accommodation requests for the application process may be sent to [email protected].

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.
10 or more years of project management experience for 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 across a project’s life cycle.
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 applications such as Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong 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 scope, budget, schedule, and risk, and provide program leadership with early, candid updates when any of these areas changes.
Oversee designers and contractors to ensure compliance with scope, design criteria, and schedule commitments; escalate deviations promptly.
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 keep existing operations running.
Oversee quality and safety compliance, confirming contractor programs are followed and installed work matches approved documents.
Oversee commissioning, operations readiness, and transition to maintenance for completed facilities.
Report project status, risk, and forecast to program leadership to support funding and delivery decisions.
Potentially supervise or mentor project managers, engineers, and controls staff in a program office setting.