Senior Design Manager (Senior Project Manager) - Transit

STV; San Francisco (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 tunneling operations and managing multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in transit infrastructure, particularly in geotechnical design. You will be responsible for developing technical strategies, conducting risk assessments, and mentoring engineers. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will shape the future of transit infrastructure, making a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (16 days)

Paid Holidays (8 days)

Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in geotechnical and tunnel design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead tunneling and transit projects from concept through construction.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Review engineering designs and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Geotechnical Design

Tunneling Operations

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

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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

• Lead efforts for tunneling and transit projects from concept through construction.
• Develop and oversee technical strategies, ensuring alignment with project goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Conduct risk assessments, feasibility studies, and relevant investigations.
• Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, and reports related to all aspects of transit infrastructure wok including tunneling and geotechnical works.
• Collaborate with contractors and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with industry standards and environmental regulations.
• Oversee construction activities, including excavation, lining, ground reinforcement, and structural integrity assessment.
• Ensure constructability reviews are integrated into design phases to optimize construction methodologies and minimize risks.
• Work closely with construction managers and site teams to resolve technical challenges during execution.
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• 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 anyways. 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 and 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 for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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