Transit & Rail Project Leader & Client Growth Advocate

Stantec; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Southern California is seeking a Project Manager with account management responsibilities to support LA Metro and other regional transit agencies. The role is based in Southern California (Los Angeles, Pasadena, Irvine or San Bernardino) and focuses on California transit clients.

You will lead transit and transportation projects, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to growth in the California transit market.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transit or transportation projects.
• Strong client-relations and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and risk.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management duties on transit and transportation projects, coordinating clients and subconsultants, managing schedules and budgets, and ensuring quality control.
• Serve as the primary client contact on assigned projects and ensure client needs are met in a timely, cost‑effective manner.
• Lead and deliver technical documents, including drawings, reports, cost estimates, specifications, and construction support deliverables.
• Maintain project budgets, establish cost controls, manage schedules, and support monthly billing and forecasting.
• Organize and supervise multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects successfully and ensure QA/QC adherence.
• Coordinate with internal reviewers and discipline leads for technical excellence and consistency.
• Liaise with public agencies, stakeholders, and partners to support approvals and successful delivery.

Skills

Project management

Account management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Job description

Stantec in Southern California is seeking a Project Manager with account management responsibilities to support LA Metro and other regional transit agencies. The role is based in Southern California (Los Angeles, Pasadena, Irvine or San Bernardino) and focuses on California transit clients.

You will lead transit and transportation projects, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to growth in the California transit market.