Project Manager, Infrastructure Delivery

This position requires being onsite at our Alexandria office 5 days a week. The ideal candidate must be comfortable being available 24/7/365 to respond to urgent and time-sensitive issues, as needed. 

About the role: 

We’re seeking a Project Manager, Infrastructure Delivery to lead the end-to-end delivery of new infrastructure projects and major capital maintenance programs in the North American market. 

You’ll join an innovative team, that works closely with technical experts, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver safe, high-quality, and reliable journeys. 

As our Project Manager, Infrastructure Delivery, you’ll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities. It’s meaningful, challenging and exciting work. 

Day-to-day, you will: 

• Independently execute day-to-day design and construction activities for assigned civil infrastructure and capital maintenance projects from inception through close-out, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and within budget. 

• Prepare comprehensive contract documents (i.e. Statements of Work, technical requirements, specifications, etc.) and manage the administration of these agreements, including analyzing and approving invoices and evaluating contractor change orders. 

• Perform site and technical assurance tasks to verify contractor performance, serve as the Operator’s representative to provide final technical approval, and manage the preparation of accurate handover documentation (i.e. asset data, drawings, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, etc.). 

• Identify project-related risks, implement robust mitigation strategies, and champion a safety-first culture on-site to ensure the safety of workers and the public. 

• Manage the technical interfaces between external design and construction contractors, consultants, and internal Transurban teams, including but not limited to, Operations, Commercial, Customer & Technology, Development, to ensure seamless execution. 

• Implement the Transurban Project Delivery System to track project costs, develop accurate forecasts, and provide regular, comprehensive status reports to senior management. 

This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferable skills and experiences, including: 

• 5+ years’ experience in the civil infrastructure or construction industry, with at least 2 of those years in a project management or contract administration role, preferred. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of project management best practices, including cost management (i.e. budgeting, tracking, forecasting), schedule control, and risk mitigation. 

• Proven experience in contract administration, including managing third-party design and/or construction vendors, drafting specifications, and negotiating change orders. 

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to negotiate, influence outcomes, and build trusted relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders (i.e. VDOT, community groups). 

• Professional Engineering (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, preferred, along with familiarity with design-build and Public-Private Partnership (P3) models. 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field is preferred, or a relevant trade qualification combined with equivalent, proven technical experience in a utilities or roads environment. 

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.  

We are open to considering candidates who either reside in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area, are within a reasonable commuting distance to Tysons Corner and Alexandria, VA and/or are willing to relocate at their own expense. Candidates who reside in the DMV area will be prioritized. 
 
About Transurban 
At Transurban, we show up with an open mind and a focus on what matters. Here, your work shapes real-world outcomes. 
 
Every day, we step into our customers’ shoes to understand what creates the most value for them on and off the road. 
 
Through smart technology and continuous innovation, we’re redefining how roads and infrastructure connect communities, and make our cities safer, easier, and more efficient. 
 
With us, you’ll learn, grow, and broaden your skills through purposeful work. And together we are guided by our purpose to “Be the link between people, places and progress”. 
 

With a career at Transurban, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including: 

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, STD and LTD insurance and retirement plan. 

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year. 

• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status). 

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests. 

• Health and wellbeing support-access to Headspace, Ginger, wellness facilities, and more. 

• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days. 

At Transurban, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing a work environment that is free from discriminatory practices. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, veteran or military status (including status as a U.S. uniformed services member or reservist, or as a spouse, child, or qualifying dependent of a service member), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.