Deputy Project Manager - Rail

UNAVAILABLE; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: employer-paid medical, etc

PTO & Sick Time 120 hours/year

401(k) with 50% match on first 6%

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ramos Consulting Services, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to support a light rail extension program in the Pacific Northwest from Seattle.

You will lead day-to-day coordination across subconsultants, manage construction logistics, and assist in reporting, budgeting, and safety compliance in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction management experience on heavy rail or light rail projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Professional Engineer license preferred; WA PE preferred.
• Experience leading deputy/assistant roles and coordinating Track and Systems interfaces.
• Ability to read and understand English communications and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day coordination across subconsultants, discipline leads, and field staff to keep construction activities on schedule.
• Acts as the Resident Engineer's deputy for client coordination and program leadership as needed.
• Coordinates construction logistics across Track, Systems, and civil interfaces.
• Reviews daily and weekly progress reports and consolidates findings for the Resident Engineer.
• Supports budget tracking, forecasting, and schedule analysis at the operational level.
• Assists in the review of contractor submittals, RFIs, and change order requests.
• Coordinates field inspection staffing and assignments across Track and Systems scopes.
• Supports resolution of field-level conflicts and disputes, elevating unresolved items to the Resident Engineer.
• Assists in preparation of monthly progress reports, schedule updates, and executive briefing materials.
• Helps enforce compliance with the Design Criteria Manual, Construction Manual, and all applicable specifications across daily field operations.
• Supports safety program implementation and monitors field compliance across the consultant team.

Skills

Construction management

Cross-discipline coordination

Leadership experience

FTA project requirements knowledge

Reading/writing English communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Overview

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is an engineering, program, and construction management firm providing quality transit, transportation, and infrastructure consulting services on public projects across the Western United States. We focus our solutions on mobility-related projects that serve the needs of our communities within the municipal, transit, transportation, airport, and port sectors.

With a staff of diversified, licensed professionals, our philosophy stems from the idea that successful project execution starts with people.

We are seeking a Deputy Project Manager to support the Resident Engineer in day-to-day leadership of the CMC team on a light rail extension program in the Pacific Northwest. The Deputy PM focuses on the operational coordination of subconsultants, technical disciplines, and construction logistics needed to keep the program on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day coordination across subconsultants, technical discipline leads, and field staff to keep construction activities on schedule.
• Acts as the Resident Engineer's deputy, stepping in on client coordination and program leadership as needed.
• Coordinates construction logistics across active work areas, including sequencing, access, and interface management between Track, Systems, and civil scopes.
• Reviews daily and weekly progress reports from discipline leads and consolidates findings for the Resident Engineer.
• Supports budget tracking, forecasting, and schedule analysis at the operational level.
• Assists in the review of contractor submittals, RFIs, and change order requests, routing technical items to the appropriate discipline lead.
• Coordinates field inspection staffing and assignments across the Track and Systems scopes.
• Supports resolution of field-level conflicts and disputes, elevating unresolved items to the Resident Engineer.
• Assists in preparation of monthly progress reports, schedule updates, and executive briefing materials.
• Helps enforce compliance with the Design Criteria Manual, Construction Manual, and all applicable specifications across daily field operations.
• Supports safety program implementation and monitors field compliance across the consultant team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; Washington PE preferred, out-of-state licenses may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Approximately 10+ years of construction management experience on heavy rail or light rail transit programs, with prior experience in an assistant/deputy leadership role.
• Strong coordination experience across multi-disciplinary construction teams, including Track and Systems interfaces.
• Working knowledge of FTA-funded project requirements and public agency contract administration.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $140,000 to $180,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

Ramos Consulting Services, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, offers competitive benefits that support our employees in their life and career. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to:

• Employer-Provided Healthcare: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee base plans. We also provide a 40% employer contribution toward dependent or family coverage plans.
• Paid Time Off: 120 hours of combined PTO and Sick Time annually, in addition to paid holidays.
• Retirement Planning: Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax FSA/HSA options for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses to help manage out-of-pocket costs.
• Employee Wellness & Support: 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential support for work-life balance, financial wellness, and emotional well-being.
• National Resources & Career Growth: As part of the Colliers Engineering & Design national platform, employees have access to expanded technical resources, mentorship, and diverse career development opportunities across the Western United States and beyond.