Luster National
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Who is Luster National?
Luster National, Inc. (Luster) is a strategic consulting firm, headquartered in Mill Valley, CA, with offices nationwide, that specializes in management consulting services and program, project, and construction management activities. For 36 years and counting, we have led projects across the US focusing on various markets including:
- Roads & Bridges - We manage and advise on the planning, design, and delivery of vital roadways and bridge networks, ensuring communities remain connected, resilient, and safe.
- Rail & Transit - Our team supports transformative rail and transit projects, streamlining program management, stakeholder coordination, and compliance for efficient, sustainable mobility.
- Aviation - We drive successful improvements and expansions in the aviation sector, enabling airports to deliver future-ready infrastructure and superior passenger experiences.
- Vertical - We deliver project and construction management for high-performing buildings—including healthcare, commercial, and institutional space—guiding projects from vision to grand opening.
- Disaster Recovery & Federal - Luster mobilizes rapidly with proven expertise and national resources to help federal agencies and communities recover, rebuild, and strengthen critical infrastructure after disaster.
- Water - We partner with agencies and utilities to plan, construct, and optimize water supply and treatment facilities, ensuring safe and reliable resources for communities.
We're proud to share that our firm, and its Quality Management System, is ISO 9001:2015 certified! We have a successful track record spanning a broad spectrum of professional services, including:
Strategic Consulting Services - We deliver tailored strategies, organizational solutions, and expert insights to help clients optimize performance, manage change, and achieve sustainable growth in complex infrastructure programs.
- Program/Partnering strategy
- Organization design and workforce planning
- PMO and governance planning
- PMO standup
- PMIS strategy and implementation
- Hiring and onboarding
- Workforce kick start and enablement
- Program assurance
- Executive advisory
- Organizational transformation
- Stakeholder alignment
- Assessment and improvement
- Knowledge management
- Workforce development
- DBE development
Environmental Consulting - Luster guides projects through environmental planning, permitting, and compliance— from initial assessment to construction support—to ensure responsible, efficient, and legally sound delivery.
- Phases I, II & III Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Planning
- NEPA Assessment
- Environmental Resource Identification
- Ecology
- Environmental Permitting and Agency Coordination
- Construction Program/Project Environmental Compliance
- Environmental Mitigation and Field Compliance
- Community and Public Engagement
- Erosion Control Compliance, Assessments, Inspections and Water Sampling
- GSWCC Level II ESPC Plan Reviews
- GSWCC Training and Recertification; Level I & Level II Certified Inspector and Worksite Erosion Control Specialist (WECS)
Project and Program Management - Luster offers experienced program and project management support throughout all stages of the life cycle, including oversight and management of controls, risk, contract, change, and quality.
- Program Management Office Support
- Project Management
- Requirements Alignment
- Stakeholder Alignment
- Interface Management
- Programmatic Quality
- Project Management Information System (PMIS)
- Communications & Public Outreach
- Controls
- Contract and Change Management
- Risk Management
- Document Management
- Schedule Management
- Estimating
- Healthy and Safety Management
- Quality Management and QA/QC
- Stakeholder Alignment
Construction Management - Our specialists deliver hands-on construction management—overseeing quality, safety, procurement, and contract administration to ensure projects are built right and completed successfully.
- Construction Management
- Change control and claim management
- Right-of-Way
- Compliance
- Safety
- Construction Engineering & Inspection (CE&I)
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
- Construction Document Control
Why Luster?
At Luster, we believe that our employees are the heart of our success. We recognize that each team member is not only a professional but a person with diverse roles and responsibilities both within and outside the workplace. Our culture reflects this understanding, fostering an environment where individuals are supported holistically—personally, professionally, and creatively.
We describe our workplace culture as one that honors the whole individual. At Luster, this means nurturing an environment where everyone can thrive, bringing their full identity, experiences, and ideas to the table. We recognize the importance of diversity of thought, which leads to more innovative solutions and stronger, more cohesive teams.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is not just a statement but a practice. We actively encourage our team members to contribute their unique perspectives, which in turn drives us to achieve greater results. Our projects across sectors such as roads and bridges, transit, aviation, and more are successful because of the diverse experiences, expertise, and viewpoints that each team member brings.
Luster isn't just about getting the job done; it's about creating an environment where our people feel safe, supported, and challenged to reach new heights. Our leadership is dedicated to providing opportunities for growth in an environment that fosters achievement, collaboration, and innovation. We seek team members who are big thinkers, achievers, and self-starters, those who are always ready to take on the next challenge and say, "Let's make it happen!"
In line with our mission to harness proven resources while implementing new, innovative methods for our clients, ensuring we consistently deliver in an ever-changing environment, we foster collaborative work environments to ensure project solutions that exceed client expectations. Our mission and value statements, refined through years of industry involvement, are Professional Integrity, Client Focus, and Social Responsibility. These values guide us as we act as advocates for our clients:
- Client Focus - 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”.
- Professional Integrity - To maintain an organization that exhibits integrity, promotes diversity, and encourages teamwork and creativity; a firm that delivers exactly what is expected on each and every project.
- Social Responsibility - To be exemplary social, environmental and cultural stewards in the communities where we are corporate citizens.
At Luster, we understand that our success is directly tied to the well-being and development of our people. This is why we are committed to creating a workplace that values the whole person, embracing who they are, what they bring, and how they can grow. By doing so, we ensure that our team members are not just employees, but empowered individuals who contribute to the collective success of our company and the communities we serve.
Luster is a firm you want to be a part of to build innovative and creative capital improvement projects for current and future generations. It's an exciting time to be working with Luster! Browse through our list of current openings and apply wherever you see a fit!
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Senior Environmental Planner
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About the Positions
We’re seeking Sr. Environmental Planners to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs in highways, roads, and bridges, transit (including rail systems such as California High-Speed Rail), aviation (international airports), and water sectors delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. These roles support environmental planning and documentation efforts across complex infrastructure programs, with a focus on technical quality, regulatory compliance, and integration with design and project delivery teams.
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:
- Coordinate preparation and review of environmental documents in compliance with CEQA and NEPA requirements for major infrastructure programs.
- Provide technical direction and oversight of environmental analyses, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with regulatory requirements and agency standards.
- Coordinate with design, engineering, and project management teams to ensure environmental requirements are integrated into project development and delivery.
- Support development, review, and coordination of environmental technical studies and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate across multiple disciplines, agencies, and stakeholders to support delivery of environmental documentation and approvals.
- Identify environmental risks and constraints and support mitigation strategies related to permitting, approvals, and project impacts.
- Support quality control processes for environmental deliverables across multiple contracts and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with regulatory agencies, including state and federal partners, to support environmental review and approval processes.
- Support compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and agency-specific requirements.
- Coordinate with project controls teams (cost, schedule, risk) to support alignment between environmental activities and program delivery milestones.
Attributes
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work effectively within complex regulatory environments and multi-agency programs.
- Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork and accountability across project teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 15+ years of experience supporting environmental planning on large, complex infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering environmental documentation in compliance with both CEQA and NEPA.
- Experience supporting transportation infrastructure projects (highways, transit, or rail).
- Experience coordinating environmental work across multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders.
- Knowledge of applicable California environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and agency processes.
- Experience working in client-facing or program delivery environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, or environmental engineering.
- Experience working with Caltrans environmental processes, including Project Report development.
- Experience working in DB, CMGC, or other alternative delivery environments.
- Experience coordinating across multiple environmental disciplines (biology, cultural, air quality, noise, etc.).
- Familiarity with environmental tracking systems, document management tools, or permitting workflows used on large infrastructure programs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.
Compensation Details
Expected Salary: $130k-$185k/year ($57-$89/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 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.
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Senior Right of Way Specialist
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We’re seeking a Sr. Right of Way Specialist to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs in highways, roads, and bridges, transit, aviation (international airports), and water sectors delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. This role supports right-of-way (ROW) engineering and land surveying efforts across complex, infrastructure programs, with a focus on technical accuracy, document quality, and coordination of surveying deliverables.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Review and coordinate ROW engineering and land surveying deliverables, including legal descriptions, plats, maps, and exhibits supporting acquisition and condemnation activities.
- Ensure surveying and ROW deliverables meet applicable standards for technical accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with California regulations and agency requirements.
- Prepare, review, and validate legal descriptions, boundary determinations, and mapping documents for major linear infrastructure programs.
- Coordinate with design, ROW, environmental, and project management teams to support alignment between survey data, design development, and acquisition needs.
- Apply and support quality control processes for surveying and ROW deliverables across multiple contracts, consultants, and stakeholders.
- Coordinate monument preservation, recovery, and documentation efforts in accordance with California requirements.
- Support resolution of boundary conflicts, discrepancies, and technical issues related to survey data and ROW engineering.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders, including agencies, consultants, and contractors, to support delivery of ROW and surveying activities.
- Support compliance with applicable laws, codes, and standards governing land surveying and ROW engineering in California.
- Coordinate with project controls teams (cost, schedule, risk) to support alignment between surveying activities and program delivery milestones.
Attributes
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to technical accuracy and quality.
- Ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders.
- Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork and accountability across program teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills related to boundary, mapping, and ROW challenges.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in surveying, engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of experience performing land surveying and ROW engineering work on large, complex infrastructure projects following licensure.
- Experience preparing and reviewing legal descriptions, plats, mapping exhibits, and acquisition/condemnation documents.
- Experience supporting ROW engineering activities for highways, rail, or other major infrastructure programs.
- Knowledge of applicable California laws, regulations, and standards governing land surveying, monument preservation, and ROW engineering.
- Experience coordinating across multidisciplinary project teams and external stakeholders.
- Experience working in client-facing or program delivery environments.
- Experience using surveying software, mapping tools, and CAD platforms (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar) to support preparation and review of survey and ROW deliverables.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in surveying or engineering.
- Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the state of California.
- Experience working in DB, CMGC, or other alternative delivery environments.
- Experience supporting large-scale acquisition or condemnation programs.
- Experience working with advanced surveying workflows, mapping systems, or digital deliverable environments on large infrastructure programs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.
Compensation Details
Expected Salary: $120k-$195k/year ($57-$93/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 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. #IN-LNJS
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.
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Utility Coordinator
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We’re seeking Utility Coordinators to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs in highways, roads, and bridges, transit (including rail systems), aviation (international airports), and water sectors delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. These roles support third-party and utility coordination efforts across complex transportation programs, with a focus on tracking progress, resolving conflicts, and maintaining alignment between project delivery requirements and external stakeholders.
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:
- Coordinate with utility companies, local agencies, and third-party stakeholders to support relocation, protection, and installation of utility facilities on major infrastructure programs.
- Track and monitor third-party and utility progress against project milestones, identifying risks, delays, and potential impacts to schedule and construction activities.
- Support development and maintenance of tracking tools, reports, and dashboards to provide visibility into third-party coordination status and performance.
- Coordinate utility interfaces across multiple contracts, design packages, and construction phases to support integrated program delivery.
- Collaborate with design, construction, and project management teams to support resolution of conflicts between utility infrastructure and project scope.
- Support review of utility relocation plans, agreements, and design documents to ensure alignment with project requirements and constructability considerations.
- Identify risks related to third-party coordination, including permitting, access, sequencing, and stakeholder constraints, and support mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate coordination meetings with utilities and agencies to track commitments, resolve issues, and maintain forward progress.
- Support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, agency standards, and permitting processes related to utility coordination.
- Coordinate with project controls teams (cost, schedule, risk) to support alignment between utility activities and overall program delivery requirements.
Attributes
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
- Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
- Ability to work effectively within established leadership structures while contributing technical expertise.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of experience supporting utility coordination, relocation, or installation of major utility facilities on large, complex infrastructure projects.
- Experience coordinating with utility companies, public agencies, and third-party stakeholders on transportation or transit programs.
- Experience tracking third-party progress and identifying risks related to schedule, permitting, and construction impacts.
- Experience supporting multidisciplinary infrastructure projects with multiple contracts, stakeholders, and interfaces.
- Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements governing utility coordination in California.
- Experience working in client-facing or program delivery environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in engineering or construction management.
- Experience supporting rail or transit infrastructure programs.
- Experience working in DB, CMGC, or other alternative delivery environments.
- Experience supporting major capital programs in California (e.g., statewide transportation or transit initiatives).
- Familiarity with utility agreements, permitting processes, and right-of-way coordination.
- Experience using tracking tools, dashboards, or reporting systems to monitor third-party progress.
Compensation Details
Expected Salary: $120k-$185k/year ($57-$89/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 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.
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Lead Design Engineer (Transportation/Transit)
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About the Position
We’re seeking a Lead Design Engineer (Transportation/Transit) to support the delivery of engineering design services for large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs in highways, roads, and bridges, transit (including rail systems), aviation (international airports), and water sectors delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. This role is responsible for leading and delivering assigned engineering design scopes under task orders, with accountability for technical quality, coordination within defined scopes, and compliance with applicable standards and requirements. The individual in this role is expected to operate as the Lead Design Engineer responsible for assigned task order scopes, capable of independently leading design efforts, and delivering design packages in coordination with client stakeholders.
This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in Sacramento, CA.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead and take ownership of assigned engineering design scopes under task orders, including planning, execution, and delivery of design packages, while ensuring the technical quality, completeness, and compliance of engineering deliverables within defined scopes.
- Lead multidisciplinary design efforts within assigned scopes, including coordination across relevant disciplines to support delivery of assigned design packages.
- Provide technical leadership and oversight for design development to ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, and agency standards.
- Actively lead and contribute to design development, including review and validation of engineering calculations, drawings, and technical assumptions.
- Prepare, review, and ensure the technical quality and completeness of engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and technical reports for transportation or public works projects.
- Coordinate design interfaces across relevant disciplines within assigned scopes to support delivery of design packages.
- Apply and enforce engineering design workflows and quality control procedures, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and technical integrity of design deliverables across multi-stakeholder environments.
- Collaborate with project management, construction teams, and client stakeholders to resolve complex technical and constructability issues within assigned scopes.
- Identify design risks and develop mitigation strategies related to constructability, staging, phasing, and technical constraints.
- Ensure design deliverables comply with applicable regulatory frameworks, agency standards, and permitting requirements.
- Provide guidance and technical support to junior engineering staff working on complex infrastructure projects.
- Coordinate with project controls teams (cost, schedule, risk) to align assigned design scopes with delivery requirements.
Attributes
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
- Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
- Ability to work effectively within established leadership structures while contributing technical expertise.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, electrical, or related disciplines) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including leading design scopes on transportation or public works projects (e.g., highways, roads and bridges, rail, transit, aviation, or similar civil public works programs).
- Experience serving in a lead role for engineering design deliverables, with accountability for technical quality and compliance.
- Experience leading or supporting design delivery on large, multidisciplinary transportation or public works projects with multiple stakeholders and interfaces.
- Experience coordinating across engineering disciplines to support integrated design delivery in complex project environments.
- Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements governing transportation and transit infrastructure in California.
- Experience working in client-facing or project delivery environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of California.
- Experience on rail or transit infrastructure programs, including systems, facilities, or stations, with exposure to rail-specific design interfaces or requirements.
- Experience working in DB, CMGC, or other alternative delivery environments.
- Experience supporting major public-sector transportation programs in California, including work with state DOTs, transit agencies, or similar owner organizations.
- Familiarity with design management tools, document control systems, and interdisciplinary coordination platforms used on transportation or public works projects.
Compensation Details
Expected Salary: $170k-$200k/year ($81-$96/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 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. #IN-LNJS
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.
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Senior Project Scheduler
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We’re seeking a Senior Project Scheduler to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs across transportation and rail transit. This role is responsible for reviewing and analyzing contractor schedules, overseeing schedule management efforts, and supporting schedule development activities, including what-if scenario analysis and ongoing schedule maintenance. The position also supports weekly and monthly reporting on schedule performance, analysis, and project progress.
This is a long-term, full-time, hybrid position (3-4 days per week in office) located in Sacramento, CA, with a 50% travel expectation.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following
- Provide schedule development, maintenance, and reporting across program and project schedules.
- Develop, align, and correlate schedule activities with associated design plans, ensuring durations and sequencing accurately reflect planned construction approaches.
- Establish and maintain the basis of schedule durations, updating activities and durations as design progresses to reflect evolving construction assumptions.
- Manage schedule progress, including tracking duration changes and validating the basis for schedule updates.
- Develop and document schedule assumptions, including identification of key elements not fully captured in structural schedules (such as utility relocations, environmental constraints, seasonal restrictions, and procurement activities).
- Perform review and analysis of in-progress schedules to ensure alignment with future planned construction activities, including comparison of current versus planned duration assumptions.
- Conduct schedule reviews to assess reliability, identify risks, and support risk analysis and mitigation planning.
- Provide recommendations to improve schedule quality, accuracy, and overall reliability.
- Identify critical path and longest path activities, and monitor impacts to overall project timelines.
- Support ongoing schedule reporting and analysis as required.
Skills and Attributes
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction, under pressure and successfully prioritize deliverables.
- 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 passion for continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience.
- 8+ years' progressive experience in project scheduling for heavy civil transportation or transit projects.
- Deep knowledge of rail and roadway transportation projects and disciplines.
- Experience developing construction schedules from preliminary and/or conceptual plans.
- Develop and document the basis of schedule development, including assumptions, duration calculations, sequencing logic, and key constraints.
- Identify, assess, and document schedule risks, including potential impacts and recommended mitigation strategies.
- Experience conducting critical path and variance analyses, preparing Time Impact Analyses, and quantifying schedule risk using Monte Carlo or similar methods.
- Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Excel.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, or engineering.
- Active professional certifications such as PSP or PMI-SP (AACE or PMI).
- Demonstrated success in this role as an owner’s representative on large civil infrastructure programs is strongly preferred.
- Experience in rail construction, rail and roadway tunnel construction, rail and roadway bridge construction, retaining wall systems and other systems and structures associated with the operation of a railway.
- Experience with TILOS and linear scheduling.
- Proficiency with schedule risk analysis tools (e.g., Primavera Risk, Deltek Acumen Fuse, @Risk, etc.)
- Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms for building interactive schedule dashboards and KPI visualizations.
Compensation Details
Expected Salary: $166k-$200k/year ($80-$96/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 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 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 for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer (e.g., percentages of coverage, premium costs, etc.) #IN-LNJS
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.
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Senior Estimator
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We’re seeking a Senior Estimator to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs in highways, roads, and bridges, transit (including rail systems), aviation (international airports), and water sectors delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. This role is responsible for all phases of estimating, from early conceptual and planning stages through final design and construction, and works collaboratively with internal teams, external consultants, and contractors to produce accurate, defensible, and risk-informed estimates within a schedule-driven environment.
This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in Sacramento, CA.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Develops and manages capital cost estimates for program and project components from conceptual planning through final design and construction.
- Coordinates with engineering, project controls, and other technical disciplines to collect, validate, and integrate data used in cost development.
- Supports preparation of programmatic capital cost estimates for business plans, baselines, and update reports.
- Reviews and analyzes contractor estimates, bids, change proposals, and claims for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with program requirements.
- Develops policies and procedures for programmatic cost estimating.
- Participates in risk, value engineering, and constructability workshops to support cost validation and decision making.
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.
- Strong negotiation skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction science/management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of estimating experience on heavy civil infrastructure transit projects with values exceeding $1B.
- Knowledge of design and construction disciplines, including the means and methods used on transit infrastructure projects.
- Experience coordinating and utilizing internal and external resources to develop accurate cost estimates within a schedule-driven program environment.
- Experience analyzing, reviewing, and estimating change orders.
- Experience developing presentations and then delivering those to clients and other stakeholders.
- Experience reading blueprints and generating quantities, work breakdown structures, and scopes of work.
- Experience with database driven estimating software as well as electronic quantity surveying systems (Timberline/Sage300, HeavyBid, Onscreen Takeoff).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in civil engineering or construction science.
- Active professional certifications such as CEP, CCP, CCT (AACE); CPE (ASPE); CCM (CMAA); MRICS/FRICS, AssocRICS (RICS); or CCE/A (ICEAA) or PE license in the state of California.
- 15+ years of estimating experience on heavy civil infrastructure projects, including a minimum of 10 years in heavy civil infrastructure transit projects with typical project values exceeding $1B.
- Experience in estimating roles supporting owners.
- Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.
Compensation Details
Expected Salary: $176k-$200k/year ($85-$96/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 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. #IN-LNJS
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.
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Risk Specialist
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We’re seeking a Risk Specialist to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (both rail and bus), international airports, and water/wastewater projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. Your primary focus will be supporting comprehensive risk management efforts, maintaining risk reporting tools, and collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance program risk oversight.
This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in Sacramento, CA.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist the team in establishing and maintaining cost and schedule baselines to assess risk exposures.
- Support input required for external stakeholders, grant applications, and program reporting.
- Develop and maintain risk reporting tools for cost and schedule risk analysis.
- Manage the Authority’s risk register, ensuring proper coordination between program level and project-level risks.
- Maintain and update the Authority’s Program Risk Management Plan and prepare quarterly risk management reports.
- Provide guidance and templates for project risk management, including qualitative risk registers and quantitative risk assessments.
- Support project teams in implementing risk management strategies and maintaining project risk contingency plans.
- Review and challenge project-level risk assessments to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with Enterprise Risk personnel to align with overall risk management goals.
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 passion for continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, civil engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of experience in risk management on large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects in transportation or transit sectors.
- Strong understanding of risk management processes and methodologies.
- Familiarity with risk analysis and scheduling tools (e.g. Primavera Risk, Deltek Acumen Fuse, @Risk, etc.).
- Familiarity with project and construction management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, etc.).
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in quantity surveying or civil engineering.
- Certification in Project Management (PMP, PMI-RMP, or equivalent).
- Professional Engineering license in CA, or the ability to obtain it through reciprocity.
- Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms for building interactive schedule dashboards and KPI visualizations.
Compensation Details
Expected Salary: $110k-$200k/year ($52-$96/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 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. #IN-LNJS
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.
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Performance Management Lead
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We’re seeking a Performance Management Lead to support large, complex rail and transit capital programs, as well as other heavy-civil infrastructure efforts including highways, bridges, and airport projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. This role is responsible for stewarding the program capital baseline and integrating cost, schedule, and risk information to assess performance, identify trends, and provide forward-looking insight to support informed decision-making across major capital programs.
This is a long-term, full-time, on-site or hybrid position located in Sacramento, CA.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Serve as the lead steward of the program capital baseline, including ownership of the underlying technical documentation, systems, and data structures that support performance tracking and governance.
- Coordinate across cost, schedule, and risk functions to ensure integrated, consistent, and accurate program-level performance reporting against the approved baseline.
- Define, maintain, and continuously improve methodologies for measuring progress and performance against the capital baseline.
- Manage and enforce baseline change control processes, ensuring adherence to established governance, approval, and documentation requirements.
- Assess cost forecasts, schedules, and risk updates across the program to evaluate alignment with the capital baseline and identify emerging variances, trends, and potential impacts.
- Lead or support development of annual budgets and multi-year forecasts, including clearly documenting and explaining year-over-year changes, drivers, and assumptions.
- Analyze trends, risks, and variances relative to original estimates and budgets, and identify mitigation opportunities to support alignment with baseline assumptions and funding expectations.
- Drive continuous improvement of performance management processes, procedures, systems, and data structures in coordination with the broader project controls organization.
- Lead the development and maintenance of scalable work breakdown structures, asset breakdown structures, and related data frameworks to enable effective rolled-up program reporting.
- Partner with reporting teams to shape monthly and annual reporting outputs, ensuring information is accurate, timely, appropriately detailed, and tailored to executive and stakeholder needs.
- Operate as a program-level subject matter expert on capital baseline integrity, data quality, and consistency across cost, schedule, and risk reporting.
Attributes
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex, multi-source data into clear, actionable insights.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under time pressure.
- Collaborative approach that fosters trust and effective partnerships across multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
- Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset and comfort operating in complex program environments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business management, project management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of experience in program controls or performance management supporting large, complex rail or transit capital programs.
- Strong knowledge of project controls principles, including cost management, schedule management, risk management, and capital baseline governance.
- Demonstrated experience integrating cost, schedule, and risk data to support program-level performance assessment and executive decision-making.
- Experience leading or coordinating project controls or performance management teams on major capital programs.
- Proven ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to elicit timely, consistent inputs and support disciplined controls and reporting processes.
- Experience developing, implementing, and improving performance management methodologies, procedures, and reporting practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in construction management, engineering, business management, project management.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, or similar credentials.
- Experience supporting rail or transit programs with complex systems integration, third-party interfaces, or regulatory oversight.
- Experience with data analytics and performance reporting tools.
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills for executive-level and stakeholder reporting.
- Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.
Compensation Details
Expected Salary: $130k-$235k/year ($62-$113/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 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. #IN-LNJS
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.
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Program Reporting Manager
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We’re seeking a Program Reporting Manager to support large, complex heavy-civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (rail and bus), and aviation projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. This role is responsible for leading program-level reporting strategy, managing enterprise and program reporting, and ensuring that reporting outputs support timely, informed decision-making across leadership and stakeholder groups. The position also provides oversight and coordination of project-level reporting activities as needed.
This is a long-term, full-time, on-site or hybrid position located in Sacramento, CA.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Develop, maintain, and enforce reporting policies, plans, procedures, and workflows related to scope, cost, and schedule information.
- Define, deliver, and maintain a comprehensive program reporting structure, including recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for all program reporting to ensure information is accurate, appropriately detailed, prioritized for its audience, and delivered on schedule.
- Coordinate with multiple project teams to gather reporting inputs, perform quality control on submitted data, and ensure timely delivery of programmatic reports to leadership and stakeholder groups.
- Partner with cost, schedule, and risk functions to compile and produce integrated reports covering progress, cost performance, cash flow, earned value, risk, and schedule information.
- Develop, maintain, and communicate the program reporting calendar and key reporting milestones.
- Prepare, coordinate, and present recurring program reports and leadership-facing materials.
- Collaborate with functional teams to align reporting outputs with stakeholder expectations and follow up on critical issues as required.
- Provide quality assurance of reporting deliverables and ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment of key messages across reports.
- Assess opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, including automation and visualization enhancements, while maintaining appropriate governance and controls.
- Lead, manage, and develop reporting staff, including workload planning, performance management, and professional development.
Attributes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to a variety of audiences.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and recurring deadlines.
- Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and data quality.
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and organizational levels.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to balance reporting rigor, efficiency, and decision-making needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, project management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 7+ years of progressively responsible work experience supporting and leading reporting functions for large, complex, publicly funded heavy-civil transportation infrastructure programs (e.g., highways, roads, bridges, transit (rail and bus), or aviation).
- Demonstrated experience producing program-level reporting, including recurring executive or leadership-facing deliverables.
- Experience developing or implementing reporting strategies, methodologies, and processes at the program level.
- Experience creating or revising reports to improve clarity, relevance, and actionability for leadership and stakeholders.
- Experience managing, mentoring, or leading reporting or project controls staff on large or complex programs.
- Knowledge of project management, document control, data management, and business presentation practices.
- Experience using Power BI or comparable reporting and data visualization tools to support program and executive-level reporting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or project management.
- Familiarity with project controls functions, including cost, schedule, and risk integration.
- Experience working with MS Visio, Primavera P6, and/or TILOS in support of reporting or project controls activities.
Compensation Details
Expected Salary: $150k-$235k/year ($72-$112/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 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. #IN-LNJS
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.
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Senior Risk Analyst, Scheduling
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Join a team that’s shaping the future of major infrastructure. We’re looking for a Sr. Risk Analyst, Scheduling to support transformative, large-scale civil infrastructure rail and transportation programs. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of project resilience, building and managing robust risk frameworks that keep complex schedules on track. You’ll lead risk workshops, quantify cost and schedule exposure, and translate raw data into actionable strategies. Your insights will help teams anticipate challenges, develop smart contingency plans, and maintain momentum on high-impact projects. If you're passionate about precision, collaboration, and making a measurable difference, this is your opportunity to thrive.
This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in Sacramento, CA.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Identify potential scheduling risks and bottlenecks across the project.
- Analyze project timelines, dependencies, and constraints to determine areas of risk.
- Develop and implement strategies to minimize risks and optimize project schedules.
- Create, maintain, and update project schedules to ensure timely delivery.
- Work closely with project managers to understand project scope and objectives.
- Coordinate with team leaders to guarantee resource availability aligns with the project timeline.
- Regularly monitor project progress to identify any deviations from the schedule plan.
- Provide risk-based reporting to leadership, including status of risk mitigation strategies.
- Develop and maintain risk reports, track changes, and escalate significant issues as needed.
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 passion for continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of experience in risk management and scheduling on large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects in transportation or transit sectors.
- Strong understanding of risk management principles.
- Proficiency with risk analysis and scheduling tools (e.g. Primavera Risk, Deltek Acumen Fuse, @Risk, etc.).
- Proficiency with project and construction management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, etc.).
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in business, project management, or engineering.
- Certification in Project Management (PMP, PMI-RMP, or equivalent).
- Professional Engineering license in CA, or the ability to obtain it through reciprocity.
- Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms for building interactive schedule dashboards and KPI visualizations.
Compensation Details
Expected Salary: $110k-$200k/year ($52-$96/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 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. #IN-LNJS
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.
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Risk Cost Analyst
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About the Position
Are you ready to help shape one of the most transformative infrastructure projects in the nation? Luster National is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Risk Cost Analyst to support the financial and risk management efforts behind this historic initiative. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, finance, and project controls, ensuring that cost and risk strategies align with the scale and complexity of a world-class high-speed rail system.
This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in Sacramento, CA.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist in gathering data for risk and cost assessments across project processes
- Support the monitoring of project cost drivers, market factors, and external conditions that may affect budgets and risk exposure
- Perform preliminary analyses using established qualitative and quantitative methods, including cost modeling and scenario analysis
- Assist in integrating risk findings into cost estimates, forecasts, and contingency planning efforts
- Support the development and tracking of risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with project controls, estimating, and scheduling teams
- Prepare draft reports, presentations, and summaries for review by senior risk and cost analysts
- Maintain organized and up-to-date records of risk registers, cost assessments, and supporting documentation
- Provide general administrative and analytical support to ensure consistency and accuracy in the risk and cost management processes.
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 passion for continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3+ years of experience in risk, cost, or project support roles on large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects in transportation or transit sectors.
- Demonstrated success supporting detailed budgets, change-order logs, and cost forecasts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or business.
- Active professional certifications such as CCM (CMAA), MRICS/FRICS (RICS), PMP (PMI), or CCA (AACE).
- Experience in risk, cost, or project support roles on rail transit projects.
- Familiarity with schedule risk analysis tools (e.g. @Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis, Deltek Acumen, Safran Risk, etc.).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.
Compensation Details
Expected Salary: $86k-$120k/year ($42-$57/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 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. #IN-LNJS
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.
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Program Master Scheduler
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Are you ready to take on a career-defining challenge where your expertise in scheduling and risk management will directly impact major infrastructure programs? We’re looking for a Program Master Scheduler to steer timelines for large, heavy-civil infrastructure projects, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and airport projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. Ideally, someone who thrives on solving complex scheduling puzzles, mitigating risks before they become roadblocks, and ensuring large-scale programs stay on track. If you have a passion for precision, a knack for problem-solving, and the leadership skills to guide stakeholders through the intricacies of project scheduling, we want to hear from you.
This is a long-term, full-time, onsite position located in Sacramento, CA.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to, the following
- Review and analyze owner/project manager and contractor prepared CPM schedules, baseline schedules, and monthly schedule updates to identify critical paths, near critical paths, milestone impacts, phasing shifts and potential trends.
- Collect field progress data, update status weekly or monthly, and produce look-aheads, variance reports, and earned-value forecasts.
- Run critical path and what-if analyses to test sequencing options, recovery plans, and alternative delivery scenarios.
- Perform schedule-risk assessments—identify drivers, quantify exposure with tools such as Monte Carlo simulations, recommend contingencies, and track mitigation actions.
- Analyze schedules for opportunities to reduce schedule risk, critical path duration, and recover delays by creating and analyzing what-if schedules.
- Perform schedule audits on project schedules to ensure data is “risk ready.”
- Support change orders and claims by preparing Time Impact Analyses that tie delays to cost and contractual entitlement.
- Analyze contractor delay claims including owner risk through the application of forensic scheduling principles.
- Continuous analysis of schedules and provision of alternatives and expected outcomes to avoid any schedule delays.
- Apply Earned Value Management techniques to schedules for purposes of reporting key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Identify key items which may not be included in structure schedules (such as utility relocations, environmental and or seasonal restrictions, or procurements).
- Perform review and analysis of schedules for reliability, risk identification, risk review, and risk assessments.
- Provide recommendations for increased schedule reliability.
Skills and Attributes
- Adaptability to technological advancements in scheduling, software tools, project management systems, which may require “out of the box” thinking and application.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction, under pressure and successfully prioritize deliverables.
- 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 passion for continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience.
- 15+ years' progressive experience in project scheduling or similar role for heavy civil rail and roadway transportation projects, including full CPM baseline development, resource or cost loading, and progress updating.
- Experience scheduling for large programs (e.g., $500M+) utilizing quality and risk-based thinking.
- Experience with alternative delivery methods (e.g., DB, CM/GC, P3) to include an understanding of the implications of each for schedule governance and reporting.
- Experience conducting critical path and variance analyses, preparing Time Impact Analyses, and quantifying schedule risk using Monte Carlo or similar methods.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), resource planning, and cashflow management.
- Experience creating and presenting technical presentations in group settings and meetings.
- Forensic CPM scheduling skills regarding analyzing delay claims, including the use of forensic scheduling software (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Schedule Cracker, Project Analyzer, etc.)
- Proficiency with schedule risk analysis tools (e.g. Primavera Risk, Deltek Acumen Fuse, @Risk, etc.)
- Experience with Primavera P6.
- Experience with TILOS and linear scheduling.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, or engineering.
- Active professional certifications such as PSP or PMI-SP (AACE or PMI).
- Demonstrated success in this role as an owner’s representative on large civil infrastructure programs is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms for building interactive schedule dashboards and KPI visualizations.
Compensation Details
The salary range listed for this role is $170k-$225k/year ($82-$108/hour). The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and thoughtfully aligned with each candidate’s level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications/licenses that have been obtained, geographic locations, 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 for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer (e.g., percentages of coverage, premium costs, etc.) #IN-LNJS
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.
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