Position Summary
PMA Consultants is actively seeking experienced Project Managers to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing traffic and transportation-related projects. This will be a hybrid position, alternating working from home and from the PMO in Alhambra, and then site visits throughout Los Angeles County. We are looking for candidates with a strong background in municipal infrastructure project management, particularly in the areas of permitting, construction, and project close-out, with a special emphasis on roadway infrastructure.
Join our team and be a part of the PMA Consultants’ commitment to delivering outstanding infrastructure projects that enhance our community’s safety and mobility. Apply today to contribute your expertise to our important mission.
In this position, the successful candidate will:
- Manage and oversee traffic and transportation-related projects with a focus on roadway infrastructure, ensuring successful execution from inception through completion.
- Independently handle all aspects of project management, including project planning, development, scope control, budgeting, and scheduling.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with project teams, clients, and stakeholders through both oral and written channels.
- Skillfully develop and review construction documents, project budgets, and project schedules to maintain project alignment.
- Facilitate project team and client meetings, fostering productive communication and collaboration.
- Negotiate and prepare change orders as needed to address project adjustments.
- Monitor and coordinate construction activities, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.
- Adapt and respond effectively to project issues and challenges, implementing solutions to keep projects on track.
- Set and manage project expectations while maintaining a high level of quality and compliance.
- Demonstrate expertise in CEQA/NEPA and ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
Position Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years of project management experience for PM II or 15 years for PM III, with a strong background in municipal infrastructure projects.
- Educational background in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- A Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute or a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute is required within 6 months of hire. PMA will cover the costs associated with obtaining the required credential.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Proven work experience in project planning and development.
- Strong ability to independently manage all aspects of a project.
- Proficiency in developing and controlling project scope, maintaining budgets, and managing schedules.
- Skilled in reviewing and coordinating the preparation of construction documents.
- Effective at facilitating project team and client meetings.
- Expertise in negotiating and preparing change orders.
- Adept at monitoring and coordinating construction activities with various project stakeholders.
- Highly adaptable and responsive to project issues and challenges.
- Comprehensive knowledge of CEQA/NEPA regulations.
Additional Requirements
Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.
About PMA
At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.
We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.
We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.
As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”
PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
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