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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 our 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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

• 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 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.

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.