Hybrid Transit & Rail Program Leader

GFT; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

GFT in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Transit and Rail Project Manager to join our Public Transit Practice. This hybrid role requires regular office attendance at our Boston office and focuses on leading complex rail and transit projects to enhance mobility, safety, and accessibility.

We specialize in rail systems, bus rapid transit, and zero-emission mobility solutions, combining deep technical knowledge with innovative thinking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering.
• PE license preferred in Massachusetts or another New England state.
• Experience with major rail and transit agencies (MBTA, MassDOT, Amtrak, Keolis, etc.).
• 10+ years managing planning, design, and delivery of complex rail/transit projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex transit and rail projects from pursuit through design and construction support.
• Serve as primary client contact, maintaining relationships and aligning expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams, providing leadership, guidance, and mentoring to engineers and staff.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk; apply EVA or similar techniques.
• Oversee project controls, including schedule, cost forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Lead change management, contract modifications, and project documentation with contractual compliance.
• Prepare and present project status reports and financial updates to clients and leadership.
• Coordinate document control and stakeholder communications for timely information flow.
• Develop project execution/staffing plans and PM strategies for successful delivery.
• Lead quality management and ensure compliance with GFT QMS during execution.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities and contributing to proposals.

Skills

PMP certification

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license (MA or NE state preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

GFT in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Transit and Rail Project Manager to join our Public Transit Practice. This hybrid role requires regular office attendance at our Boston office and focuses on leading complex rail and transit projects to enhance mobility, safety, and accessibility.

We specialize in rail systems, bus rapid transit, and zero-emission mobility solutions, combining deep technical knowledge with innovative thinking.