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Senior Program and Construction Manager Major Transit ProjectsZipRecruiter • San Francisco, CA, United States
Senior Program and Construction Manager Major Transit Projects

Senior Program and Construction Manager Major Transit Projects

ZipRecruiter • San Francisco, CA, United States
28 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

PGH Wong Engineering, Inc. is a nationally recognized leader in engineering and construction management consulting, shaping the future of transit and infrastructure. Since its founding in 1985, PGH Wong has delivered some of the nation’s most complex and transformative transit projects, with more than 300 professionals driving over $30 billion in capital programs in the past five years. PGH Wong is seeking a Senior Program & Construction Manager to provide project-level executive leadership on major, multi-billion-dollar design-build and infrastructure programs in California. This role will guide multidisciplinary teams, direct complex project delivery efforts, and serve as a key decision-maker ensuring projects meet high standards of performance. It is a career-defining opportunity to lead work that transforms regional mobility and sets benchmarks for the industry.

Responsibilities

  • Provide executive-level leadership for the delivery of major, multi-billion-dollar transit and infrastructure projects, advancing client and community objectives.
  • Lead and direct multidisciplinary teams in the strategic planning, coordination, and delivery of design, construction, and environmental works.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior executives from contractors, partner firms, and client agencies through clear communication and collaboration.
  • Review and guide design and construction deliverables, supporting compliance with project requirements and technical standards.
  • Oversee right-of-way acquisition and property transfer strategies in collaboration with agency partners.
  • Lead commercial management activities, including contract changes, cost oversight, schedule performance, and resource planning.
  • Develop and implement strategies for phasing, sequencing, and mitigation to anticipate challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Contribute to the development of innovative approaches to major infrastructure delivery, drawing on lessons learned and best practices.
  • Participate in high-level meetings and task forces, facilitating resolution of critical issues and advancing project objectives.
  • Prepare and present analyses, reports, and recommendations that support executive decision-making by client agencies and stakeholders.
  • Promote a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration consistent with PGH Wong’s mission and long-term vision.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of project management experience, including leadership roles on large-scale transportation or infrastructure programs.
  • 10+ years of experience leading and directing professional staff and multidisciplinary teams at a senior level.
  • Broad experience with multiple project delivery methods; ability to adapt strategy to suit project context and agency requirements.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required).
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license (required).
  • Proven track record of executive leadership on major programs, with the ability to guide diverse teams toward on-time and on-budget delivery.
  • Strong strategic leadership skills, with the ability to keep the big picture in focus while navigating evolving project requirements.
  • Demonstrated commercial acumen, including oversight of contracts, cost and schedule management, phasing strategies, and innovative approaches to complex project delivery.
  • Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to establish trust and credibility with client agency executives, contractors, and stakeholders.
  • Ability to lead collaboratively while also being a compelling and decisive leader who drives results under pressure.
  • Commitment to PGH Wong’s mission of shaping the future of transit and infrastructure, and to its vision of setting the standard for innovation, technical excellence, and industry impact.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or AIDS / HIV status.

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