Project Manager (Transportation Focused)

Harris & Associates
Irvine, CA
Harris is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving today's complex challenges in planning, design, and construction of public infrastructure. Our offices and project sites span the West Coast in California, Nevada, and Washington with a staff of over 260 employee-owners. We focus on serving clients in the municipal, water, transportation, and education markets.
If you're a driven professional looking for a collaborative environment, work that makes a difference, and a firm that invests heavily in your growth, you could be a perfect fit for Harris & Associates.
Harris is looking for a Project Manager to join our Engineering Services team in our Irvine, CA office. This position is a key leadership role for the Orange County region with opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Oversight of multiple municipal projects and client management responsibilities
  • Lead design team(s) and oversee the development and delivery of capital infrastructure project plans and specifications.
  • Develop technical proposals and fee estimates for potential opportunities with key or strategic clients.
  • Manages and leads key tasks and full range of project management cycle for small to mid-sized projects with moderate complexity/risk requiring moderate levels of functional integration and involving multiple disciplines
  • Independently delegate and coordinate work of engineers throughout entire project's development.
  • Coordinate with marketing and technical leadership for business development.
  • Monitor and control financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with the team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of the agreed-to scope of work, schedule, and budget
  • Responsible for the direction, completion, and financial outcome of projects
  • Develops budgets/scope for projects with limited guidance
  • Facilitates discussions and negotiations to drive consensus, resolve conflicts and contract issues
  • Participates in proposals, pursuits, and preparation of schedules, and cost estimates for opportunities
  • Some travel may be required
Qualifications and Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field required
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License in CA required
  • 8+ years of relevant experience performing engineering work in appropriate discipline; some positions may require specialized experience
  • Municipal, roadway, or sewer experience is required
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in the strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
  • Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication, and time management skills
  • Previous experience with an Engineering Consulting firm is desired
Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $130K-180K. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Harris & Associates is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. We invite resumes from all interested and qualified candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Harris & Associates is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Posted 2026-05-15

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