Transportation Project Manager Jobs in California

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What this job involves

This role provides comprehensive project management and operational support for client's global Transportation Team. You will manage transportation infrastructure projects from initiation through completion, including EV charging installations, site connectivity improvements, and capital planning initiatives. Working across multiple regions (Bay Area, Distributed Offices, India, APAC), you'll coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure transportation projects align with client's standards, budgets, and timelines while enhancing workplace connectivity and user experience.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Managing the full lifecycle of transportation infrastructure projects, including procurement, contracting, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout phases
• Conducting site walks and field assessments to identify transportation infrastructure opportunities, safety improvements, and network gaps across client's facilities
• Developing and coordinating annual capital plans and budgets for transportation projects, including project prioritization, spend forecasts, business case development, and go2gate coordination
• Leading quality assurance and coordination for transportation capital projects, reviewing design packages from concept through construction phases to ensure stakeholder buy-in and alignment with transportation scope
• Collaborating with development/site project teams and external partners (WSMs, REDD, EHS, contractors) to ensure client Transportation standards are implemented for tenant improvements and ground-up development projects
• Creating and managing comprehensive project tracking systems and providing stakeholders with consistent progress updates on scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk management
• Maintaining Transportation Team tools, documentation, and data in Drive, including checklists, site walk punch lists, project guides, and departmental data validation for strategic planning

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Urban Planning, or related field
• 5+ years of project management experience managing capital infrastructure projects from initiation through closeout
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, quality control, and risk management for construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of construction design phases (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction documentation) and coordination processes
• Demonstrated ability to conduct RFPs, bid evaluations, vendor selection, and manage procurement/contracting processes
• Proficiency with project management tools and tracking systems, with ability to provide executive-level reporting and transparency
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with ability to coordinate across multiple internal teams and external partners simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar project management certification
• Experience with transportation infrastructure projects, including EV charging installation, campus connectivity, or transit-oriented development
• Familiarity with capital planning processes, including business case development and financial forecasting for large-scale projects
• Knowledge of permitting processes and coordination with design/construction teams for implementation
• Experience working in corporate real estate, workplace services, or facilities management environments supporting large technology companies
• Background in conducting site assessments, operational analysis, and identifying infrastructure improvement opportunities
• Strong technical writing skills for project documentation, guides, and process standardization

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position:

115,000.00 – 128,000.00 USD per year

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

Remote –San Francisco, CA

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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