Project Director - Rail Transit

Poutrix; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Poutrix is seeking a results-driven Project Director – Rail Transit for their Los Angeles team. The successful candidate will manage complex rail projects, ensuring delivery from concept to completion while maintaining high standards and client satisfaction.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and at least 15 years of experience in track construction. The position offers a competitive salary range of $250,000 - $300,000, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in track construction, especially in light rail projects.
• Proven track record leading transit projects valued at $300 million or more.
• Current California Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage phases of multimillion-dollar rail projects from concept to commissioning.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, ensuring expectations are exceeded.
• Coordinate with project managers and engineers for seamless project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Collaboration

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Job description

Role Description

Arcadis seeks a results-driven Project Director – Rail Transit to join our Los Angeles team of dedicated professionals. Step into a high-impact leadership role where your expertise will directly influence the transformation of Southern California’s rail and transit infrastructure. You'll drive the design, installation, and testing of innovative projects that improve mobility, sustainability, and quality of life for millions.

Role Accountabilities

• Manage all phases of complex, multimillion-dollar rail and transit projects—from early concept through design, installation, and commissioning.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for our valued clients, ensuring their expectations are exceeded and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Develop comprehensive work plans, resource forecasts, and detailed schedules to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Guarantee all projects adhere to the highest standards, applicable codes, and best-in-class safety and engineering practices.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and technical teams to define scopes, allocate resources, and ensure seamless project delivery.
• Guide, coach, and develop junior engineers and assistant project managers, building a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Shape solutions by working closely with local and regional authorities, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in track construction, with a strong preference for street-running light rail projects. Proven track record leading transit projects valued at $300 million or more.
• Current California Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent (Peng).

Key Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in managing production and delivery within a matrix organization.
• Deep knowledge of rail systems engineering, design standards, and safety codes.
• Exceptional ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, inspire collaboration, and communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Advanced mathematical, analytical, and time management skills, with a keen eye for identifying risks and opportunities.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $250,000 - $300,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.