WELCOME! We're so glad you're here. We hope you'll browse around a little to get a sense of who we are, what we do, and why we love where we work. 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! SMS Policy & Terms: Luster National, Inc., also known as Luster National or Luster, offers you the option to engage in SMS text conversations about your job application. By participating, you also understand that message frequency may vary depending on the status of your job application, and that message and data rates may apply. 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luster.comPerformance Management Lead
You will steward the program capital baseline and integrate cost, schedule, and risk information to assess performance, identify trends, and provide forward-looking insight to support decision-making across major capital programs.
Cost Controls Manager
You will support large heavy-civil infrastructure programs by developing and maintaining cost-management plans, producing forecasts and earned-value metrics, and coordinating with project teams to monitor financial performance and budget discipline. This role contributes to the on-time, on-budget delivery of complex infrastructure projects through close collaboration and continuous improvement.
Risk Specialist
You will support comprehensive risk management for large infrastructure programs, including highways, transit, and airports, by maintaining risk reporting tools and collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance risk oversight.
Project Manager
You will coordinate and advance program initiatives for large public transit environments, focusing on infrastructure maintenance, system integration, and program delivery. Responsibilities include translating program objectives into work plans, tracking progress, and aligning stakeholders.
Business Analyst
You will analyze and improve processes, procedures, and workflows for infrastructure maintenance and system integration in large public transit environments. Focus on physical infrastructure and operational settings, not IT. Support long-range development initiatives by facilitating workshops and identifying efficiency improvements.
Risk Cost Analyst
You will support financial and risk management for a major high-speed rail infrastructure project, working at the intersection of engineering, finance, and project controls to align cost and risk strategies. This on-site role in Sacramento involves data gathering, cost modeling, scenario analysis, and integration of risk findings into budget and contingency planning.
Field Inspector
You will monitor on-site construction activities for large public transportation infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with codes, regulations, and contract specifications. You'll prepare inspection reports, document field conditions, and support quality control efforts.
Document Control Specialist
You will manage project documentation for large infrastructure programs, ensuring accuracy, version control, and compliance. Your work supports efficient document flow and accessibility across all project phases.
Senior Estimator
You will manage capital cost estimates for large infrastructure programs in highways, transit, aviation, and water sectors from conceptual planning through final construction, collaborating with engineering and project controls teams to produce accurate and risk-informed estimates.
General Application
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CEI Inspector II
In this intermediate-level role, you will provide construction, engineering, and inspection services for Georgia transportation projects. You'll perform independent complex inspections of roadways and structures, supervise other inspectors, and ensure compliance with contract specifications. This posting is for future hiring needs, and your profile will be added to a talent pool for priority consideration.
Structural Steel Bridge Inspector
You will inspect structural steel fabrication and field erection activities for cable stayed bridge and transportation programs, including welded and bolted connections, material certification, fracture-critical members, cable stressing, and protective coatings systems. Work may occur in fabrication shops or active construction sites.
Senior Risk Analyst, Scheduling
You will support transformative rail and transportation programs by building and managing robust risk frameworks. Lead risk workshops, quantify cost and schedule exposure, and translate data into actionable strategies to help teams anticipate challenges and maintain project momentum.
Senior Project Scheduler
You will support large heavy-civil infrastructure programs, primarily in transportation and rail transit. Your role involves reviewing contractor schedules, overseeing schedule management, and performing what-if scenario analysis. You'll also produce weekly and monthly reports on schedule performance and progress.
Vice President, Business Development
You will lead enterprise growth strategy across a national infrastructure portfolio, shaping and closing complex public-sector opportunities in transportation and water programs. You'll drive revenue strategy, capture execution, and alignment across proposals, delivery, and talent acquisition.
Railroad Safety and Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Manager
Wasco, California, United States
$135k-$180k / year
You'll oversee **railroad construction safety oversight** and **RWP program implementation** for a major transportation infrastructure program. Your core impact includes leading training initiatives, conducting compliance audits, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure **FRA, OSHA, and Cal/OSHA compliance**.
Field Safety Specialist
Wasco, California, United States
$90k-$125k / year
You'll conduct **field safety inspections and audits** for a major **rail infrastructure program**, ensuring compliance with OSHA, FRA, and Cal/OSHA standards. Your work will **promote a strong safety culture** across project teams and contractors. This long-term, on-site role offers **unlimited flexible time off** and **$2,500 annually toward professional development**.
Talent Acquisition Program Coordinator
Mill Valley, California, United States
$45k-$55k / year
You'll serve as a **point of contact** for candidates and staff, coordinate recruitment activities, and maintain our applicant tracking systems. Your work will enhance the **candidate experience** and support programs like our internship and career webinars. This role offers a path to grow into a **Talent Acquisition Specialist**.
Program Controls Manager
$140k-$220k / year
You'll lead **program-level reporting strategy** for large heavy-civil infrastructure programs, including highways, bridges, and transit. You'll develop and enforce reporting policies and ensure timely, accurate deliverables for executive leadership. This role offers the opportunity to **drive reporting automation** using Power BI.
Document Control Manager
Sacramento, California, United States
$120k-$190k / year
You'll lead **document control operations** for large infrastructure programs. Your impact includes **establishing governance standards** and **overseeing EDMS implementation** to ensure compliance and performance.
Reporting Data Scientist
Sacramento, California, United States
$140k-$210k / year
You'll support **large infrastructure programs** by developing predictive models and automated reporting solutions. You'll transform complex project data into **actionable business intelligence** for executive leadership. This role offers a chance to drive data-informed decisions on **nation-scale capital projects**.
Senior Project Scheduler
$120k-$190k / year
You'll craft logic-driven CPM schedules for large **heavy-civil infrastructure programs** such as highways, bridges, and transit. By surfacing critical-path risks and shaping recovery strategies, you'll help projects advance safely and on time. This is a long-term on-site position in Phoenix, AZ.
Senior CEI Inspector
$72k-$85k / year
You'll provide **Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services** for Georgia transportation projects, performing advanced inspections and supervising lower-level inspectors. You'll ensure compliance with contracts and may take on project engineering duties for smaller projects. Training materials for required certifications will be provided.
CEI Inspector II
$52k-$73k / year
You'll join **Luster National** providing **construction engineering and inspection services** for transportation projects in the Atlanta metro area. You'll ensure compliance with contract specifications through independent inspections of roadways and structures. This role offers **career growth** and a comprehensive benefits package.
CEI Inspector I
$52k-$62k / year
You'll join Luster National to perform construction inspections on **transportation projects** in the Atlanta metro area. Your work will ensure **compliance with contract specifications** on highways and bridges. This position is for future openings, with training provided for required certifications.
Civil Engineer I / II
Wasco, California, United States
$85k-$115k / year
You'll support **heavy-civil infrastructure projects** like highways, bridges, and rail transit. Your core impact is ensuring field construction meets quality and safety standards. This role offers long-term involvement in **major transportation programs**.
Document Control Specialist
$90k-$120k / year
You'll manage **project documentation** for large heavy-civil infrastructure projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance. You'll coordinate with stakeholders to maintain **document flow and version control**. This role supports **audits and project closeout** across multiple sectors like highways and transit.
Document Control Lead
$90k-$140k / year
You'll support a **large-scale aviation redevelopment program** by maintaining accurate project documentation and developing program-level document control procedures. Your work ensures compliance and streamlines workflows across internal teams and external stakeholders. This long-term hybrid role offers the chance to **standardize governance materials** in a complex public-sector environment.
Senior Claims and Change Specialist
$120k-$160k / year
You'll support **claims analysis** and **change management** on a large rail and transit program in New York. Your core impact will be evaluating entitlement positions and negotiating change orders on a $2B contract package. You'll work closely with construction and project controls teams in a federally scrutinized environment.