Major Projects Leader - Rail & Transport

Arup; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Flexible Working

Benefits at Work

Job summary

Arup is seeking a leader to drive the South California Rail Market and major transport projects portfolio from Los Angeles. The role focuses on winning work, shaping strategic direction, and delivering projects with innovation and technical excellence.

You will collaborate with regional leaders to develop annual business and capability plans, mentor teams, and strengthen client relationships while advancing Arup's influence in the rail sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• PM/Design PM on complex rail projects in Southern California; LA Metro experience preferred.
• Knowledge of code/standards related to rail projects.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Design management

LA Metro experience

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 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.
• Flexible Working – We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people.
• 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. Please note, hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Los Angeles will differ.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied, you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.