Project Executive Jobs in California
Project Executive jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in construction, technology, and infrastructure development with demand at every level from project coordinator to senior executive. The largest hiring markets are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where firms like AECOM, Turner Construction, and Kaiser Permanente maintain deep project management pipelines. The most sought-after specialties in California are large-scale commercial construction, healthcare capital programs, and public infrastructure delivery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro, has retained Gomez Partners in seeking a Deputy Executive Officer, Project Management (Traffic Engineering) to assist in executing Metro’s mission to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances quality of life for all who live, work and play within LA County.
The Deputy Executive Officer (DEO), Project Management (Traffic Engineering), serves as a senior leader responsible for directing and overseeing the delivery of major capital construction projects within LA Metro’s portfolio. This role ensures projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards, while meeting schedule and budget objectives. The DEO provides strategic leadership in planning, design coordination, and construction management, with a strong emphasis on traffic engineering and construction traffic management for complex urban infrastructure projects. The position requires collaboration with internal departments, external agencies, and multiple consultants to ensure seamless project execution and adherence to Metro’s operational standards.
This is an opportunity to join one of the nation’s largest and most innovative transportation systems.For detailed information and application process, please click LINK. To apply for the Deputy Executive Officer, Project Management (Traffic Engineering) with Metro, please visit www.davidgomezpartners.com or send your resume to Recruiting@DavidGomezPartners.com.
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)
Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
- Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*
We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.
Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 days
Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.
- Kaiser medical insurance
- Public Pension Plan
- 457/401K Plan
- Flex Spending
- Paid Sick Time
- Fare Media
- Rideshare Subsidies
- Metro One Fitness membership
Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro, has retained Gomez Partners in seeking a Deputy Executive Officer, Project Management (Traffic Engineering) to assist in executing Metro’s mission to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances quality of life for all who live, work and play within LA County.
The Deputy Executive Officer (DEO), Project Management (Traffic Engineering), serves as a senior leader responsible for directing and overseeing the delivery of major capital construction projects within LA Metro’s portfolio. This role ensures projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards, while meeting schedule and budget objectives. The DEO provides strategic leadership in planning, design coordination, and construction management, with a strong emphasis on traffic engineering and construction traffic management for complex urban infrastructure projects. The position requires collaboration with internal departments, external agencies, and multiple consultants to ensure seamless project execution and adherence to Metro’s operational standards.
This is an opportunity to join one of the nation’s largest and most innovative transportation systems.For detailed information and application process, please click LINK. To apply for the Deputy Executive Officer, Project Management (Traffic Engineering) with Metro, please visit www.davidgomezpartners.com or send your resume to Recruiting@DavidGomezPartners.com.
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)
Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
- Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*
We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.
Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 days
Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.
- Kaiser medical insurance
- Public Pension Plan
- 457/401K Plan
- Flex Spending
- Paid Sick Time
- Fare Media
- Rideshare Subsidies
- Metro One Fitness membership
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project executive jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field required
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential strongly preferred by California employers
- Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience managing large capital or construction projects
- Demonstrated ability to oversee budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams on complex California projects
- Experience working with California public agencies, permitting bodies, or CEQA compliance processes
- Proficiency in project management platforms such as Procore, Oracle Primavera, or Microsoft Project
Project Executive Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project executive in California?
Most project executives in California enter through a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture, followed by years of field and project management experience. California does not require a state license specifically for the project executive title, but many employers expect a PMP credential and, for construction roles, familiarity with California Building Code compliance and CEQA processes. A professional engineering license issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers can strengthen candidacy for infrastructure roles.
Which companies hire project executives in California?
Employers hiring project executives in California right now include HITT Contracting, Rosendin Electric, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of large healthcare systems, public utilities, and technology campuses means demand stays consistent across both private development and public sector capital programs.
Which California cities have the most project executive jobs?
San Jose, Los Angeles, and San Francisco have the most project executive openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its commercial construction and entertainment infrastructure sectors, San Francisco and the broader Bay Area attract technology campus and life sciences development projects, and San Diego sustains demand through defense, biotech, and healthcare capital programs anchored by large institutional employers.
Are there remote project executive jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Project executives typically oversee on-site construction, capital programs, or multi-team operations that require a physical presence, so fully remote roles are limited. About 0% of project executive openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and where flexibility exists it tends to apply to preconstruction planning, owner-side program management, or technology-driven project oversight roles.
How can I get hired as a project executive in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a project coordinator or assistant project manager role at a large California contractor or owner-operator, such as a county public works department, a UC campus facilities division, or a major healthcare system running ongoing capital programs. Earning a PMP or CAPM credential early signals commitment and gives candidates an edge. From there, lateral moves into project manager positions within the same organization are the most common route toward an executive title.
Where can I find and apply to project executive jobs in California?
You can find and apply to project executive jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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