Principal Construction Manager

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we'd still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let's explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead multiple transportation design and construction projects, as well as strategic pursuits, in a leadership capacity. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment and is passionate about delivering excellence in infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead oversight of project finances, budgeting, reporting, and provide technical support for successful delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, staff, and project teams, acting as a liaison across multi-disciplinary engineering teams and external stakeholders.
• Manage client accounts and support new project pursuits, including proposal development and budget management.
• Champion contract management best practices and foster a positive, inclusive team culture that motivates and empowers staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in construction management of large, complex heavy civil engineering projects (transit, ports, highways, etc.).
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience on major infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineering registration in California preferred
• Certified Construction Manager or Project Management certification preferred.
• Experience with both alternative and traditional project delivery methods is required.

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

The expected salary for this position is $169,000- $207,000

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.