Sr. Systems Consultant (Heavy Civil Projects)
Apply NowCompany: Luster National
Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
About the Position
We are seeking an experienced and successful senior technical management consultant for large, complex transportation projects ($100M-$5B), who will serve as a member of our Program Management Consulting team within our Strategic Consulting Services division. You will collaborate with clients to develop comprehensive program management plans encompassing all functional areas, adhering to holistic, ISO-based practices. This role involves extensive systems integration to ensure all technology components and subsystems are seamlessly connected and function as a cohesive unit. Additionally, you will be responsible for robust risk management, coordinating risk identification, quantification, and mitigation strategies for both technical and non-technical project aspects. You will facilitate the planning and scheduling of projects and programs, ensuring all components of technology systems are supported and represented, while ensuring all inputs and outputs are accounted for and aligned between the subsystems.
This is a long-term, full-time, onsite position. We're looking for candidates for the greater New York City metro area, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston.
Responsibilities
Skills and Attributes
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation Details
The salary range listed for this role is $190-230k/yr. The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and is thoughtfully aligned with each candidate's geographic location, level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications/licenses that have been obtained, etc.
Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!
Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.
This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.
Please email hiring@luster.com for accommodations necessary to complete the application process.
We are seeking an experienced and successful senior technical management consultant for large, complex transportation projects ($100M-$5B), who will serve as a member of our Program Management Consulting team within our Strategic Consulting Services division. You will collaborate with clients to develop comprehensive program management plans encompassing all functional areas, adhering to holistic, ISO-based practices. This role involves extensive systems integration to ensure all technology components and subsystems are seamlessly connected and function as a cohesive unit. Additionally, you will be responsible for robust risk management, coordinating risk identification, quantification, and mitigation strategies for both technical and non-technical project aspects. You will facilitate the planning and scheduling of projects and programs, ensuring all components of technology systems are supported and represented, while ensuring all inputs and outputs are accounted for and aligned between the subsystems.
This is a long-term, full-time, onsite position. We're looking for candidates for the greater New York City metro area, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston.
Responsibilities
- Ensure technical management plans are developed and in place including Engineering Management Plans, Migrations plans and Testing Plans.
- Ensure that adequate funds are available in the appropriate phases and time frames to advance the delivery of the projects as scheduled.
- Coordinate and facilitate proper risk management activities including risk identification, quantification and mitigations for both technical and non-technical aspects of the projects.
- Establish budgets based on rigorous estimating processes.
- Follow and implement established change management processes.
- Capture, monitor, and report costs incurred against budgeted values within the Program Management Controls System.
- Coordinate with project teams to determine a forecast of future costs, facilitating the maintenance of a current EAC.
- Provide timely information enabling proactive informed decision making by management.
- Escalate cost/schedule variances and change management issues as you become aware.
Skills and Attributes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (e.g., tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.), with the ability to effectively collaborate and interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
- Exceptional organizational skills and supreme attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe work environment for all project participants.
- Ability to adapt to changing project conditions, requirements, and priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 8+ years' experience in program/project management roles focusing on systems and technology within the transit/rail transit industry.
- Experience with large complex integrated system delivery projects/programs in the transit/rail transit industry.
- Experience leading integrated teams of various subject matter expertise brought together to deliver multifaceted projects.
- Experience with e-Builder Program Management Control System, or other comparable industry systems.
- Experience with construction scheduling software (e.g. Primavera P6, Procore, etc.)
- Must be a super-user of Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with communication-based train controls and intelligent transportation systems.
- Professional Engineer license.
Compensation Details
The salary range listed for this role is $190-230k/yr. The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and is thoughtfully aligned with each candidate's geographic location, level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications/licenses that have been obtained, etc.
Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!
- Unlimited Flexible Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent/Elder Care)
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
- 401(k) Plan with Guaranteed Employer Contribution
- Formal Career Planning and Development Program
- $2,500 Annually Towards Professional Development
- Wellness Program with Monthly Wellness Stipend
- Company Cell Phone or Cell Phone Plan Reimbursement
- Free Personalized Meal Planning & Nutrition Support With a Registered Dietitian
- Free Personal Financial Planning Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer. #IN-LNJS
Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.
This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.
Please email hiring@luster.com for accommodations necessary to complete the application process.