Senior Technical Project Manager

McCain, Inc.; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Educational reimbursement

Employee discount program

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

McCain, Inc. is looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to oversee complex projects in Vista, California. The ideal candidate will lead technology initiatives, including intelligent transportation systems and traffic management, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

We seek an experienced professional with strong project management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders. The position offers a dynamic work environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive technical project management experience.
• Proven experience in leading complex projects or multiple initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale projects.
• Develop detailed technical project plans and resource allocation.
• Manage and motivate project team members for collaboration.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management

Master’s degree

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Project Manager to lead and manage complex technical projects from initiation through completion. This role will oversee large-scale technology initiatives, including the implementation and integration of intelligent transportation systems (ITS), software solutions, and traffic management projects supporting government agencies.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with proven project management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams, customers and stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale or high-impact projects from a technical perspective
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed technical project plans, resource allocation, and performance tracking metrics.
• Proactively identify technical risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Communicate project progress, issues, and results to senior leadership, stakeholders, and customers.
• Manage and motivate project team members, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with others within the department and other departments as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.
• Master’s degree or PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive technical project management experience, including leading large complex projects or multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), transportation technology, or government infrastructure experience preferred.
• Must have excellent computer skills, working knowledge of MS Office. Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft Project is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Must maintain highest level of professionalism under pressure.
• Ability to work in high‑paced environment and be flexible to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact with customers and all levels of personnel in a professional manner.
• Ability to travel throughout Canada and the United States to support projects.

Physical Conditions / Requirements

• No unusual physical requirements. It requires no heavy lifting; nearly all work is done in a comfortable indoor facility.
• Occasional routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
• Job frequently requires sitting and handling objects with hands.
• Job occasionally requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, talking, hearing, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Hearing requirements: Ability to hear people over the telephone and in person.
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Benefits

• A GREAT work environment with fun, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful team members.
• Benefits package to support you and your family's health. From medical, dental, and vision, to flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care.
• Educational reimbursement to help keep your career updated.
• Save money on tickets to the San Diego Zoo, other amusement parks, indoor skydiving and so much more with our employee discount program.
• Paid time off, holidays, company‑matched 401(k) plan and more!

SWARCO McCain is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.

Salary Description

$120k - $140k per year, depending on experience