Senior Technical Project Manager

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

Job summary

SWARCO McCain, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Project Manager to lead complex ITS and traffic management initiatives for government agencies in the United States and Canada. You will define scope, schedules, and budgets, manage resources, and report progress to senior leaders.

A Bachelor’s degree is required, with a Master’s or PMP preferred, and 7–10 years of experience. Applicants must be able to travel and work across multiple departments, ensuring quality, safety, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Master’s degree or PMP certification preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive technical project management experience.
• ITS, transportation technology, or government infrastructure experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Willingness to travel within Canada and the United States.
• Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; MS Project a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale technical projects.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, schedules, and budgets 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or PMP

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

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.

Job Type

Full-time

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 a 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, and 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.

As a member of our teams, you will enjoy

• 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!

Join SWARCO McCain. We look forward to receiving your resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Salary Description

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