Construction Project Manager (Transit)

Modernrailwaysystems; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

HSA and FSA plans

Life insurance at 2.5 times salary

Job summary

Modernrailwaysystems is seeking a Construction Project Manager in Charlotte, NC to lead transit projects. The role involves overseeing project budgets, managing subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years’ experience in Heavy Civil projects, strong leadership skills, and proficiency with crucial software like Primavera P6 and Bluebeam. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Heavy Civil, Systems, or Rail Transit projects.
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project budgets, approve invoices, and manage change orders.
• Provide on-site technical support and assist in field layout.
• Collaborate with superintendents to develop project schedules.
• Coordinate subcontractors to ensure timely completion of work.
• Monitor job sites for safety and compliance with quality standards.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and project logs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Leadership

MS Office Suites

Construction Management Software

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

B.S. Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Procore

AutoCAD

HCSS

HeavyBid

Job description

Construction Project Manager (Transit)

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Charlotte
Reporting To: Jackson Mitz
Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 / year

Description

Modern Railway Systems, the systems subsidiary of Stacy Witbeck, is hiring a Project Manager to deliver our work on the east coast. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a dynamic Team that comes with a wealth of industry knowledge, strong work ethic and collaboration. This Team has a lot of horsepower, and they are looking for leadership who brings self-starting energy that will add value on day one. The project will include Signal and Communication design and construction as well as OCS and Track construction. This role will work closely with field operations, oversee and execute the technical, planning, and administrative aspects of the projects to ensure they are completed per the specifications, safely, on time, and within budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Oversee project budgets, approve invoices, process pay applications, and manage change orders and cost forecasting.
• Field Engineering: Oversee on-site technical support and assist in field layout, coordinating and supporting construction and installation activities. Conduct field walks to verify construction progress.
• Planning & Scheduling: Collaborate with superintendents to develop project schedules, 4-week look-ahead schedules, and monitor progress.
• Subcontractor Coordination: Oversee the coordination of subcontractors to ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Risk & Quality Management: Monitor job sites to ensure site work adheres to safety regulations and quality standards. Review installed work to ensure compliance with contract plans and safety regulations (OSHA), including identifying deficiencies and coordinating corrections.
• Document Control & Technical Support: Oversee management of RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings to ensure field teams have accurate, up-to-date drawings and specifications. Ensure that new issue drawings are being reviewed and subcontractor inquiries are handled. Ensure project logs are being updated and attend progress meetings.
• Cost Control & Quantity Takeoffs: Review tracked quantities and cost coding. Ensure that monthly cost projections are being prepared and approve material procurement.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between owners, engineers, government agencies, and the internal construction team.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Please note--Requirements are essential, but preferences have flexibility.

Education

B.S. Degree in Construction Management or other relevant engineering discipline or equivalent years of experience in related field.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working on Heavy Civil, Systems and/or Rail Transit projects.
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Engineer and/or Project Manager on Heavy Civil, Systems and/or Rail Transit projects.
• Practical knowledge with the ability to read blueprints and plans.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills.
• Management of RFI and Submittal creation and tracking.
• Proficiency in Construction Management Software: Primavera P6, and Bluebeam.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suites and Teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Ability to travel for project needs, corporate events and trainings.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License in good standing.

Preferences

• Procore, HCSS, HeavyBid and AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Position requires daily in-person attendance at the workplace.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

What we have to offer

• Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
• We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.
  Benefits and employee costs are subject to change
• HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
• Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.