Deputy Project Manager

systrausa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vacation/holidays/sick time

401(k) with employer match

Short-term/Long-term disability

Commuter assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SYSTRA is seeking a Deputy Project Manager in the New York area to lead 3rd party supplier activities and help manage complex signaling projects. You will oversee workload, budgeting, and resource allocation while collaborating with the Project Manager to handle scope and schedule changes.

Qualified candidates have 10+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, and strong communication and leadership skills. Experience in metro signaling (CBTC) is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Strong communication, planning, and strategic thinking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3rd supplier activities.
• Manage workload and resource allocation for the project.
• Manage budget for the projects.
• Assist Project Manager in changes of scope, cost and schedule of project work.
• Assist Project Manager to assess resources needs on the project.
• Participate in project performance review meetings and discussions.
• Participate in corporate business development activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Team leadership

Organization

Additional responsibilities

Project management

Signaling project

Metro/CBTC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

SYSTRA is a global leader in transport engineering infrastructures. With a growing presence in multiple geographic locations across the country including New York (Headquarters), New Jersey, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, SYSTRA is a key player in the Railroad and Mass transit industries. With more than 30 years of global experience, SYSTRA has worked alongside major transit agencies in over 150 countries to provide efficient and reliable rail transportation. SYSTRA’s broad project experience offers fantastic career development prospects for all our employees.

SYSTRA is currently seeking qualifiedDeputy Project Manager in the New York area -2 Broadway.

Responsibilities:

• Lead 3rd Supplier activities
• Manage workload and resource allocation for the project under
• Manage budget for the projects
• Assist Project Manager in managing changes of scope, cost and schedule of project work
• Assist Project Manager to assess resources needs on the project
• Participant in project performance review meetings and discussions
• Participant in corporate business development activities

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• Good Communication skills
• Good Planning skills ability to prioritize
• Ability to think strategically
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• Problem solving skills
• Team leader skills
• Organization skills
• Capability to assume additional responsibilities
• Prior experience in project management required
• Prior experience in signaling project required
• Metro, CBTC experience is desirable
• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

SYSTRA offers a range of competitive benefits including health insurance, life insurance, vacation/holidays/sick time, 401(k) with employer match, short-term/long-term disability, commuter assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and more!

SYSTRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.