Senior Rail Construction Program Manager

Luster National; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited flexible time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Professional development support

Wellness stipend

Cell phone reimbursement

Dietitian nutrition support

Job summary

Luster National in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Construction Manager to direct and oversee heavy-civil rail infrastructure construction from early works to completion. You will lead constructability strategy, coordinate across contracts, and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in large rail projects, experience with multi-disciplinary teams, and proficiency with project controls software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 10+ years managing large, complex heavy-civil rail projects.
• Experience leading construction on transit/rail programs with tunneling and systems.
• Experience with alternative delivery models.
• Experience coordinating multiple contracts across design, procurement, and construction.
• Knowledge of constructability principles and risk mitigation.
• Experience providing design input during pre-construction.
• Experience leading construction management staff and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with project management software (Primavera P6, MS Project, Unifier, Kahua).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Own constructability strategy and resolve challenges early in the process.
• Lead construction input to design activities and milestones.
• Oversee construction across multiple contracts and delivery methods.
• Coordinate construction management services and resources.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and verification protocols.
• Develop and mentor construction management staff across teams.
• Align sequencing with schedule, budget, and risk priorities with stakeholders.
• Support oversight requirements and reporting to authorities.
• Elevate risks and drive mitigation strategies with program leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Stakeholder coordination

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Master’s degree in civil engineering / construction management

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Architect Registration (AIA)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Unifier

Kahua

Excel

Power BI

Oracle Cloud Analytics

Job description

Luster National in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Construction Manager to direct and oversee heavy-civil rail infrastructure construction from early works to completion. You will lead constructability strategy, coordinate across contracts, and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in large rail projects, experience with multi-disciplinary teams, and proficiency with project controls software.