Transit Project Leader & Account Manager — Southern California

Stantec; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec’s Transportation practice in Southern California seeks a Project Manager with Account Management responsibilities to support LA Metro and other transit agencies. The role is based in Southern California (Los Angeles, Pasadena, Irvine or San Bernardino) and focuses on California transit clients.

You will blend project leadership with account management, delivering transit projects while strengthening client relationships, supporting account planning, and positioning Stantec for growth in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in transportation or transit project delivery.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe, is preferred but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience managing transportation or transit projects for public agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management duties on transit and transportation projects, including client and subconsultant coordination, schedule and budget management, and quality control.
• Serve as the primary client contact on assigned projects, ensuring client needs are met in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Lead and be responsible for the preparation and delivery of technical documents, including engineering drawings, reports, cost estimates, specifications, and construction support deliverables.
• Maintain project budgets, establish cost controls, manage project schedules, and support monthly billing and forecasting.
• Organize, coordinate, and supervise the work of multidisciplinary technical teams, guiding projects to successful completion.
• Ensure projects meet applicable agency standards and requirements and adhere to Stantec’s QA/QC and Project Management frameworks.
• Coordinate with internal peer reviewers and discipline leads to ensure technical excellence and consistency.
• Liaise with public agencies, stakeholders, and partners to support project approvals, permits, and successful delivery.

Skills

Project management

Account management

Client relationships

Communication

Leadership

Public transit knowledge

BD support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in California

Job description

Stantec’s Transportation practice in Southern California seeks a Project Manager with Account Management responsibilities to support LA Metro and other transit agencies. The role is based in Southern California (Los Angeles, Pasadena, Irvine or San Bernardino) and focuses on California transit clients.

You will blend project leadership with account management, delivering transit projects while strengthening client relationships, supporting account planning, and positioning Stantec for growth in