Project Manager

Metric Geo; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a Project Manager II for its Rail & Transit – Signals, Communications & Train Control team in Washington, DC. The role focuses on owning mid-sized rail/transit projects, leading schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams while maintaining strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in engineering and 4+ years in project management, with a PE license and experience in signals, communications or train control systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, ideally in rail/transit.
• 4+ years of project management experience with responsibility for projects, teams, clients and budgets.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• Experience in signals, communications, train control or related rail/transit systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of mid-sized rail and transit engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources and project financial performance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams and delegate work to engineers and staff.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact and maintain relationships.
• Identify project risks, scope changes and issues to ensure successful delivery.
• Oversee QA/QC processes and compliance with contracts and engineering requirements.
• Manage forecasts, budgets, staffing and resource plans.
• Identify opportunities for additional scope and follow-on work.

Job description

Project Manager II – Rail & Transit | Signals, Communications & Train Control

Location: Washington, DC

About the Opportunity

We are representing an established engineering consultancy in the search for a Project Manager II to join its Rail & Transit – Signals, Communications & Train Control team in Washington, DC.

This is an opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to take ownership of mid-sized rail and transit projects, overseeing project delivery, client relationships, financial performance, schedules, resources and multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will combine strong project management experience with a solid understanding of rail/transit signals, communications or train control systems and will play an important role in developing existing client relationships and supporting future business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of mid-sized rail and transit engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources and project financial performance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams and delegate work effectively to engineers and technical staff.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.
• Identify project risks, scope changes and potential issues, taking proactive steps to maintain successful delivery.
• Coordinate with technical and discipline leads to ensure high-quality project deliverables.
• Oversee QA/QC processes and ensure compliance with contractual and engineering requirements.
• Manage project forecasts, budgets, staffing and resource plans.
• Identify opportunities for additional scope, change orders and follow-on work.
• Support proposals, fee development, scopes of work and resource planning.
• Strengthen existing client relationships and contribute to repeat business and account growth.
• Mentor and provide day-to-day guidance to junior engineers and technical staff.

Ideal Background

• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, ideally within the rail and transit sector.
• 4+ years of project management experience, including responsibility for projects, teams, clients and budgets.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• Experience within signals, communications, train control or related rail/transit systems.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Experience managing project financials, resources, schedules and scope.
• Strong client-facing and relationship management skills.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to identify opportunities for additional work and support business development within existing accounts.
• Experience with proposals, scopes, budgets and fee development is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, leadership and mentoring capabilities.

This role would suit an experienced Rail & Transit Project Manager who wants to combine technical understanding with greater responsibility for project delivery, client relationships, financial performance and account growth.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on complex rail and transit infrastructure projects while developing their leadership, client management and business development capabilities within a growing practice.