Facilities 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.

Our Southern California office is looking to add a Senior Project Manager with a rail transit facilities focus to join our team. In this position, you will lead multi-discipline teams of employees, including MEP, Structural, and others in delivering projects that may include rail systems and rail facilities; transit and transit-oriented developments; and operational, administrative, and maintenance facilities.  You will be responsible for the planning, execution, and overall management of mid-sized programs and / or large and complex projects located throughout the Southern California region of the US.   

Responsibilities: 

• Lead multi-disciplined teams and provide direction and oversight to accomplish project goals. 

• Manage client property leasing arrangements for transit facilities. Negotiate and execute leasing agreements.  

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and budget allocation, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. 

• Oversee design deliverables (plans, specifications, design analysis, estimates), engineering studies, feasibility reports and other engineering requirements. 

• Identify project resource requirements and allocate them effectively, considering skills, availability and budget constraints. 

• Identify potential project risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle and take proactive measures to minimize their impact. 

• Lead project execution activities, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth workflow, adherence to project plans, and timely delivery of project milestones. 

• Implement quality control measures to ensure that project deliverables meet or exceed client expectations and conform to industry standards. 

• Monitor project finances, track expenses, and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints. Provide regular financial reports to stakeholders. 

• Foster effective communication among team members and stakeholders. Prepare and deliver progress reports, project updates, and presentations to internal and external stakeholders. 

• Evaluate and manage project changes, including scope variations, timeline adjustments, and resource reallocations. Assess the impact of changes on project objectives and communicate effectively with all parties involved. 

• Conduct project evaluations upon completion, capturing lessons learned, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing best practices for future projects. 

• Identify new business opportunities with existing clients and pursue and win opportunities with new clients. In each case, take a leadership role in the pursuit process.  

• Maintain client relationships during and after each project is finished to increase our opportunities for future work.  

 Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or Architectural Engineering; a Master’s degree in Engineering or Architecture is preferred. 

• Over 15 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years of PM experience relating primarily to large-scale rail transit and / or facilities projects, including all phases of design and construction administration. 

• Extensive skills and experience in property leasing arrangements including ability to successfully draft, negotiate, and execute facility agreements 

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• Excellent understanding of design and construction, building systems/components and technology, contract administration, and project delivery methods. 

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques. Ability to develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets effectively. 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Professional Engineer (PE), Structural Engineering (SE) or Registered Architect (RA) or ability to obtain within six months.  

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.  

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, 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. 

The expected salary for this position is $137,000- $167,000

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

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.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.