Senior Design Manager (Senior Project Manager) - Transit

STV, Inc.; California, Oakland (MO, CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead complex transit projects. This role involves overseeing geotechnical design and tunneling operations while coordinating multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in transit infrastructure and a Professional Engineer license. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in geotechnical and tunnel design for transit projects.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead tunneling and transit projects from concept through construction.
• Conduct risk assessments and feasibility studies for project success.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence.

Skills

Geotechnical Design

Tunnel Engineering

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager (Senior Project Manager) - Transit to lead the design and implementation of complex transit projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing geotechnical design, overseeing tunneling operations, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success. This role requires deep expertise in transit infrastructure with underground construction and some geotechnical knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead efforts for tunneling and transit projects from concept through construction.
2. Develop and oversee technical strategies, ensuring alignment with project goals, budgets, and timelines.
3. Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
4. Conduct risk assessments, feasibility studies, and relevant investigations.
5. Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, and reports related to all aspects of transit infrastructure work including tunneling and geotechnical works.
6. Collaborate with contractors and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with industry standards and environmental regulations.
7. Oversee construction activities, including excavation, lining, ground reinforcement, and structural integrity assessment.
8. Ensure constructability reviews are integrated into design phases to optimize construction methodologies and minimize risks.
9. Work closely with construction managers and site teams to resolve technical challenges during execution.
10. Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
11. Stay up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in geotechnical and tunnel engineering.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 12+ years of experience in geotechnical and tunnel design, particularly in transit infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation Range: $154,221.56 - $205,628.74

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits:

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (16 days)
• Paid Holidays (8 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered may be outside this range based on factors such as geography, education, experience, and certifications.