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Transportation Practice Leader - Construction ManagementPsomas • Santa Ana, CA, USA
Transportation Practice Leader - Construction Management

Transportation Practice Leader - Construction Management

Psomas • Santa Ana, CA, USA
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Transportation Practice Leader - Construction Management

Own Your Future at Psomas

Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact. You won't just contribute your expertise-you'll be an owner helping shape the firm's future and long-term success.

As a Transportation Practice Leader for our Construction Management team in Orange County, you'll lead construction operations, drive business development, and oversee high-profile transportation projects while supporting the continued growth of our CM practice across Southern California.

Why Psomas

  • Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.
  • Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match.
  • Hybrid Flexibility: Flexible hybrid work schedule.
  • Career Growth: Clear pathways, coaching, and leadership development.
  • People-First Culture: Collaborative teams that invest in your development.
  • Meaningful Work: Lead transportation projects with regional impact.

What You'll Do

As our Transportation Practice Leader, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for transportation construction management projects including highways, bridges, roadway improvements, interchanges, and transit infrastructure:

  • Practice Leadership & Strategic Growth
    Guide the growth of the transportation CM practice, support business development, mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships with agencies such as Caltrans, counties, and local municipalities.
  • Construction Leadership & Owner Representation
    Serve as the senior owner representative for complex projects, providing oversight to ensure construction aligns with approved plans, specifications, and regulations.
  • Project Delivery & Performance Oversight
    Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, and project milestones to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and compliant with agency standards.
  • Stakeholder Coordination & Issue Resolution
    Collaborate with public agency clients, designers, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders to resolve construction challenges and maintain project momentum.
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship
    Provide guidance and mentorship to resident engineers, inspectors, and CM staff to build a strong, high-performing transportation CM team.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • 15+ years of experience leading complex transportation infrastructure projects
  • Active California Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • Strong understanding of Caltrans and local agency construction standards
  • Demonstrated success managing complex transportation programs and client relationships

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $185,000 - $220,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
  • Vehicle Benefit: Auto allowance or company-provided vehicle
  • Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
  • Time Off: 4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
  • Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, plus employee ownership and retirement benefits

Our Hiring Approach

Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If your background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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