Project Manager

Hitachi Rail Limited; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short- & long-term disability

Life & accident insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation

Flexible spending accounts

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Limited in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an enthusiastic Project Manager to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role spans from administrative tasks to strategic planning, based in Pittsburgh, PA.

You will manage contract requirements, budgets, staffing, and client communications to keep milestones on track. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of project management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and knowledge of rail systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3-5 years of Project Management experience.
• Working knowledge of safety and security, Buy America regulations, train control systems, passenger vehicles, and rail operations.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with contractual obligations and technical aspects of the project.
• Direct and review project activity planning to identify milestones and priorities.
• Estimate budgets and staffing; allocate resources to maximize efficiency and meet goals.
• Contribute to cost and schedule objectives and mitigate risks.
• Provide and present project status reviews to clients.
• Prepare and review cost analyses and extra work claims for the client.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure quality and safety standards.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the project.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Rail systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Accountabilities

• Candidate must become thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of the project.
• Directs and reviews the overall planning of project activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
• Determines and reviews budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule. Manages and reviews the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and to meet budget goals.
• Contributes to the team in achieving all cost and schedule objectives while keeping alert to possible problem areas and takes preventative action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project.
• Provides and presents project status reviews to client.
• Prepares and/or reviews cost and risk analyses and extra work claims for the client.
• Maintains a strong client relationship.
• A critical component to ensuring the project is performed to the standard safety and quality assurance requirements for the client.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Required Skills

• 3-5 years of Project Management experience
• Working knowledge of safety and security, buy America regulations, train control systems, passenger vehicles, communication systems, communication systems, traction electrification systems, operation & maintenance of rail systems.
• Strong Leadership and Communication Skills

Desired Skills

• Previous Project Management experience working on rail industry projects
• Experience in the following areas of project management: Customer management, scheduling, planning, critical path analysis, change order management, risk management, cost estimation, and contract negotiation.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Languages

English Proficiency

Benefits

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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