--- title: 'Senior Project Manager at Luster National' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-project-manager-luster-national-san-francisco-01d9stwf6xgk' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-12' --- # Senior Project Manager at Luster National - **Company:** Luster National - **Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Posted:** 2026-11-06 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-12 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lusternational/jobs/5433641008 ## Job description ## About the Positions We’re seeking Senior Project Managers to support large, complex heavy civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (bus and rail), aviation (international airports), and water/wastewater projects delivered through both traditional and alternative delivery methods. Your primary focus will be centered on underground and tunneling on major rail and mobility programs, including bored and mined tunnel, cut-and-cover structures, shafts, cross passages, and underground station work, along with the ground improvement, dewatering, and instrumentation that go with it. This post is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Manage the delivery of underground and tunneling packages from preconstruction through closeout, tracking scope, budget, schedule, and risk against contract commitments. - Review design submittals, shop drawings, and technical deliverables for tunnel, shaft, cut-and-cover, and ground improvement work against program criteria and agency requirements. - Perform constructability and biddability reviews on underground packages, track comment resolution to closure, and support bid-phase addenda, bidder questions, and bid evaluation. - Oversee the designer of record and the contractor on excavation sequencing, ground support, and settlement control commitments, and hold them to scope, criteria, and schedule. - Evaluate change proposals, design change notices, and requests for information for technical merit, cost, and schedule impact, and prepare recommendations. - Monitor geotechnical instrumentation and settlement data against established thresholds and coordinate response when readings approach action levels. - Coordinate third-party protection, utility relocation, and adjacent contract interfaces with utility owners, franchise utilities, and property owners along the alignment. - Verify installed work and submitted quantities against approved documents, and support resolution of nonconformances. - Coordinate right-of-way, permitting, and environmental commitment tracking for underground work in constrained urban corridors. - Administer project contracts, maintain project records, and prepare progress reporting for program leadership and stakeholders. - May lead a project team of engineers, inspectors, and coordinators supporting an underground package, including workload planning and mentoring. Attributes - Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. - Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills. - Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships. - Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement. ## Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - 10+ years of project management experience for large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects. - Experience overseeing underground or tunneling work, including bored, mined, or cut-and-cover tunnels, shafts, or underground stations. - Experience managing scope, cost, schedule, and change on construction packages exceeding $100M in construction value. - Experience supervising or leading multidisciplinary project teams. - Working knowledge of construction contract administration, submittal and RFI processes, and claims avoidance. - Experience with industry standard project / construction management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Unifier, Kahua, etc.). - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). ## Preferred Qualifications - Master’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, geotechnical engineering, or mining engineering. - Professional Engineer (PE) license, Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through CMAA, or Project Management Professional (PMP) through PMI. - Experience as the lead project manager on an underground package exceeding $500M in construction value. - Owner’s representative, program management, or construction management experience. - Experience with tunnel boring machine operations, sequential excavation, ground freezing, jet grouting, or other ground improvement and dewatering methods. - Experience interpreting geotechnical baseline reports and administering differing site conditions provisions. - Experience coordinating tunnel systems and life-safety scope, including ventilation and NFPA 130 requirements. - Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software. ## Compensation Details Expected Salary: $135k-$225k/year ($65-$108/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate’s level and years of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer! - Unlimited flexible time off - Paid holidays - Paid parental leave - Health, dental, and vision insurance - Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care) - Long-term disability insurance - Short-term disability insurance - Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment - 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution - Formal career planning and development program - $2,500 annually toward professional development - Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend - Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement - Free personalized meal planning and 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. If you wish to be considered for a position where there is not an active job posted, please search for our 'General Application' and apply. 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 from any third-party. 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. ## About Luster National ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Luster National is a family-owned, minority-owned program management and consulting firm that helps federal, state, and local agencies deliver complex infrastructure projects. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped, no public funding rounds) - **Headquarters**: Mill Valley, California, United States - **Founded**: 1990 - **Founders**: Orville Luster and Robert Luster ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Program & Project Management, Digital Transformation, Environmental Consulting, Construction Management, Strategic Consulting - **Target customers**: B2G (federal, state, and local government agencies), B2B (private organizations involved in large-scale infrastructure) - **Mission statement**: "To provide our clients with the best possible Professional Services, using only the most competent, motivated and dedicated employees, in order to design solutions to meet their unique needs, in a timely and cost effective manner. 'Mission First; People Always'" ## Products & Services For each major offering: - **Digital Transformation**: Modernizing program operations through data analytics, digital project controls, and integrated systems for smarter decision-making. - **Program & Project Management**: Full lifecycle oversight including risk, contract, change, and quality management for high-speed rail, airports, disaster recovery, and more. - **Environmental Consulting**: Environmental planning, permitting, and compliance from initial assessment through construction support. - **Construction Management**: Hands-on management of quality, safety, procurement, and contract administration. - **Strategic Consulting**: Tailored strategies, organizational solutions, and expert insights to optimize performance and manage change. - **Program Support & Staff Augmentation**: Embedding seasoned professionals to add capacity and specialized expertise. - **Program & PMO Initiation and Standup**: Defining vision, scope, roadmaps, and governance to launch large initiatives. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue: ~$5.0 million (LinkedIn estimate, 2025) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (bootstrapped); key clients include government agencies (e.g., Corps, Transportation, MarinHealth, ECC, HNTB, AACE International) - **Growth Signals**: 35+ years of operation, 8 offices nationwide, ISO 9001:2015 certified, third-generation family leadership. Active job postings: 45 (LinkedIn, 2025), though headcount declined 7.5% YoY to 51 employees. ## Competitive Advantages - Deep expertise in large-scale government infrastructure programs (high-speed rail, airports, disaster recovery) - Minority-owned, family-owned small business (MBE/SBE/DBE, VOSB) – a differentiator in government contracting - ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management - Long-standing relationships and a reputation for integrity and client focus ## Strategic Focus - Continued expansion of digital transformation and data-driven project controls - Emphasis on environmental consulting and sustainable infrastructure delivery - Leveraging third-generation family leadership to maintain culture and client trust - Scaling through strategic hires and staff augmentation services ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: "One Team" culture that values collaboration, professional growth, personal well-being, and individual creativity. The company emphasizes holistic support for employees. - **Remote/Hybrid**: Not explicitly stated; likely office-based across 8 U.S. locations, but some roles may offer flexibility. - **Notable Benefits** (from careers page): - Unlimited Flexible Time Off & Paid Holidays - Paid Parental Leave - Health, Dental, Vision Insurance - Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Elder Care) - Long & Short Term Disability Insurance - Life Insurance & AD&D - 401(k) Plan with 3% Guaranteed Employer Contribution - Formal Career Planning & Development Program - $2,500 Annually Towards Professional Development - Wellness Program with Monthly Wellness Stipend - Personalized Meal Planning & Nutrition Support - Financial Planning Services - Employee Assistance Program & Discount Program - Employee Referral Bonus - **Engineering/Professional Culture**: Encourages big thinkers, achievers, hard workers, and self-starters. Offers internships and a general application for future openings. ## Sources 1. [luster.com](https://www.luster.com/) 2. [luster.com/careers](https://www.luster.com/careers) 3. [luster.com/about-us](https://www.luster.com/about-us) 4. [luster.com/about](https://www.luster.com/about) 5. 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