Associate Project Director - Mass Transit, for COWI in North America (San Francisco)

Associate Project Director - Mass Transit, for COWI in North America

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Associate Project Director Mass Transit

Regular, Full-Time

Hybrid

Do you want the opportunity to co-create with our experts on some of the most prestigious infrastructure programs in North America? Can you navigate the dynamic landscape of the market by adapting strategies swiftly, capitalizing on emerging opportunities, and mitigating risks? And are you committed to accelerating growth, promoting innovation, and delivering tangible results?

Then this is the place to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow.

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Project Director Mass Transit to join our growing North American team. In this leadership role, you will manage the design and delivery of complex transit infrastructure projects across California, including projects within heavy civil, underground / elevated stations, tunnels, and associated civil structures. Our projects are delivered through a mix of traditional and Alternative Project Delivery methods. You will be responsible for managing multidisciplinary teams as well as your own tasks in terms of budget, quality, and timelines. Advanced project management and technical skills are required.

Your key responsibilities will be:

1. Oversee and coordinate complex transit and rail infrastructure projects for agencies such as LA Metro, OCTA, Metrolink, Caltrain, and San Diego Metropolitan Transit System.
2. Oversee all phases of transit project delivery, including conceptual design, preliminary engineering, final design, and construction support for rail, underground tunnels, elevated/underground structures, and stations.
3. Direct the development of civil, structural, and systems integration components of transit projects, including alignment, utility relocations, grading and drainage, ventilation, and platform configurations.
4. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with public agency clients and key stakeholders, including Design & Build Contractors, utility agencies, and community groups.
5. Support business development pursuits in collaboration with the Transit Market Director, including strategy, proposal development, and client engagement for major transit programs across California.
6. Provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team environment that includes civil, structural, geotechnical, and architectural disciplines.
7. Manage project teams of 525+ staff and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards on infrastructure programs exceeding $100M in value.
8. Serve as the primary contact for client project managers, responsible for contract management, fee negotiations, schedule performance, and risk mitigation.
9. Collaborate with internal global centers of excellence to leverage expertise and ensure high-quality project delivery while managing local compliance and permitting.
10. Ensure compliance with quality management systems, overseeing project controls, financial reporting, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.
11. Mentor junior project managers and technical staff, supporting professional growth and high standards in transit delivery.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

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On top of that, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's preferred)
• Professional Engineer license in CA; licenses in other US states are assets.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in transit or rail infrastructure projects, with at least 5 years in a senior project management role.
• Experience working with LA Metro, OCTA, Metrolink, Caltrain.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Experience delivering projects via Alternate Project Delivery methods such as Design Build, Progressive Design Build, or CMGC.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to prepare proposals and review agreements.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of handling multiple tasks in an evolving workplace.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work remotely with staff.
• Willingness to travel mostly within North America.

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work with customers to shape a sustainable, livable world. We apply our knowledge and curiosityand sometimes our courageto create solutions for a better tomorrow. We aim to have 100% of revenue from activities that promote sustainability, avoiding fossil-based projects.

We value diversity, development, and a sense of belonging and fun. Our offices are mainly in the Nordic region, UK, North America, and India, with over 8,000 experts in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment.

Base salary: $172,000 to $262,000 for California locations. Actual salary varies based on education, experience, skills, and location.

What we offer:

Benefits include flexible work, parental leave, a close-knit team, vacation, diversity holidays, paid sick leave, fitness subsidy, 401K matching, development fund, transit allowance, insurance, EAP, and social events.

Learn more at about our projects, strategy, and culture.

Equal opportunity employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We comply with all applicable laws and policies.