Major Projects Leader - Rail & Transport

Arup; California; On-site; USD 220,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible working

Benefits at Work

Job summary

Arup is seeking a South California Rail Market Leader to drive the rail business, win work, and shape strategic direction. You will develop annual plans, manage risk, and enhance client relations across the LA region.

You will lead teams, mentor talent, and collaborate with discipline leaders. This role emphasizes sustainable project outcomes and innovative delivery in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Project Management / Design Management on complex rail projects in Southern California.
• Experience working on LA Metro rail projects in a PM or DM capacity.
• Code knowledge is required.
• Alignment to Arup's values in leadership and collaboration.
• Creative problem-solving with focus on continual improvement and sustainable outcomes.
• Ability to mentor and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the annual rail business plan.
• Generate quality income and manage risk to deliver value for the firm.
• Strengthen existing and establish new strategic client relationships.
• Empower leaders to engage with clients and projects.
• Create an environment of learning and innovation to attract and retain talent.
• Coordinate with West Geography Rail Business Leader for project selection and bidding.
• Consult with Discipline Team Leaders on resource availability and with the Geography Operations Director on commercial matters.
• Act as an active Capture Manager with a capture management workflow.
• Champion client relationship managers and ensure accountability for growth.

Skills

Project management

Design management

Rail industry experience

Leadership

Mentoring teams

Code knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

As the South California Rail Market Leader and Major Transport Projects Leader, you will be at the forefront of our rail business, responsible for winning work, developing relationships, and influencing outcomes! You will shape the strategic direction, anticipate future trends, and enhance Arup's influence and reputation through excellent project delivery and technology innovations! You will collaborate with various leaders to develop annual business plans and strategic talent and capability plans.

The Opportunity

• Develop and deliver the annual business plan for the rail business.
• Generate quality income and manage risk to deliver value for the firm.
• Strengthen existing and establish new strategic client relationships.
• Empower high-performing leaders to engage with clients and projects.
• Create an environment of learning and innovation to attract and retain talent.
• Coordinate with the West Geography Rail Business Leader for project selection, capture planning, and bidding.
• Consult with Discipline Team Leaders on resource availability and the Geography Operations Director on commercial matters.
• Act as an active Capture Manager, establishing a capture management workflow.
• Champion client relationship managers, ensuring they are well-supported and accountable for growing influential relationships.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Min 15 relevant years of experience.
• Project Management / Design Management on complex rail projects in Southern California. Experience working on LA Metro rail projects in a project management or design management capacity.
• Code knowledge
• Alignment to Arup's values within leadership, collaboration, etc.
• Creative problem-solving approach with a focus on continual improvement and delivering sustainable project outcomes.
• Ability to share knowledge and proactively mentor and manage teams.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits

• Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low.
• These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal.
• As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm's financial performance).
• Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm.
• As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.
• Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people.
• Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Salary

Los Angeles Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles is $220,000 to $270,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary.