Project Manager

Hitachi, Ltd.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & Accident Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Flextime

Training & Development

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Project Manager in Pittsburgh, PA, to lead a fast-paced rail project from administrative to strategic levels. The role requires 3–5 years of project management experience and strong leadership.

You will oversee budgeting, staffing, and scheduling while ensuring safety and compliance with Buy America and rail systems standards. This position is based in Pittsburgh, PA, and offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of Hitachi Rail’s continued commitment to project

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Project Management experience required.
• Knowledge of safety and security standards for rail projects and Buy America regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly familiarize with contractual obligations and technical aspects of the project.
• Direct and review overall planning to identify milestones and priorities.
• Estimate budgets and staffing; manage manpower, materials, and equipment to meet budgets and schedules.
• Contribute to cost and schedule objectives and address risks proactively.
• Present project status reviews to the client and maintain strong client relations.
• Prepare cost/risk analyses and extra work claims for the client.
• Ensure safety and quality assurance requirements are met for the client.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Safety Regulations

Buy America Regulations

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.

Job Description

Hitachi Railis looking for an enthusiastic self-motivatedProject Managerwho 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 inPittsburgh, 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

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

Benefits

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

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