Major Projects Leader - Rail & Transport

About the role

The South California Rail Market Leader and Major Transport Projects Leader role at Arup involves shaping the strategic direction of the rail business, developing annual business plans, and managing relationships with clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the annual business plan for the rail business.
• Generate quality income and manage risk to deliver value for the firm.
• Strengthen existing and establish new strategic client relationships.
• Empower high-performing leaders to engage with clients and projects.
• Create an environment of learning and innovation to attract and retain talent.
• Collaborate with the West Geography Rail Business Leader for project selection, capture planning, and bidding.
• Consult with Discipline Team Leaders on resource availability and the Geography Operations Director on commercial matters.
• Act as an active Capture Manager, establishing a capture management workflow.
• Champion client relationship managers, ensuring they are well-supported and accountable for growing influential relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience.
• Project Management / Design Management on complex rail projects in Southern California.
• Experience working on LA Metro rail projects in a project management or design management capacity.

Qualifications

• Alignment to Arup’s values within leadership, collaboration, etc.
• Creative problem-solving approach with a focus on continual improvement and delivering sustainable project outcomes.
• Ability to share knowledge and proactively mentor and manage teams.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strategic thinking and project management expertise.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and levels.

Benefits

At Arup, you will enjoy an attractive total reward package that includes competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits program, and opportunities for professional development and growth. Additionally, you will benefit from a profit-sharing scheme and flexible working options.

Pay

The Los Angeles hiring range for this role is $220,000 to $270,000 per year. Benefits are not included in the base salary.

Schedule

Details regarding the schedule are not provided in the job posting.