Project Manager - Rail Experience Required

ZipRecruiter; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional public transportation authority is seeking a Rail Overhaul Project Manager to lead transformative projects, ensuring timely completion within budget. This role requires a strong technical background in rail systems and strategic leadership. The position offers competitive pay and generous benefits, including health coverage and retirement options. Candidates should have significant experience in vehicle design and project management, with a focus on collaborative work with government agencies.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Free transit passes

Free on-site fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in vehicle design and specifications.
• Five years of experience leading a project team.
• Strong technical understanding of rail systems theory and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage rail vehicle overhaul projects.
• Develop project plans and manage resources.
• Prepare and update Fleet Management Plans, Rail Procurement Plans.

Skills

Project management

Team coordination

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Technical expertise in rail systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field

Ten years of experience in relevant roles

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Rail Overhaul Project Manager at Utah Transit Authority. This position leads transformative rail vehicle overhaul projects and collaborates with agencies such as FRA and FTA to shape sustainable transit for the Wasatch Front. The role combines technical expertise with strategic leadership in a safety‑driven, innovative, and continuously improving environment.

Join a forward‑thinking team where your work will directly impact the community, with outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the satisfaction of driving meaningful change in public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage comprehensive rail vehicle overhaul projects and programs from inception to completion, ensuring objectives are met on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Demonstrate strategic leadership with extensive experience in rail systems, project management, and team coordination.
• Develop detailed project plans, manage resources, oversee subcontractors, ensure safety and quality compliance, and maintain effective stakeholder communication.
• Assure compliance and interact with federal, state, and local government agencies, particularly FRA, FTA, and UDOT.
• Prepare and participate in updating FTA‑required Fleet Management Plans, Rail Procurement Plans, NTD reports, Overhaul program plans, TAM Plan, short/long‑term capital plans, and UTA’s long‑range vehicle Transit Development Plan.

Pay Rate

$90,900.00 per year or more, depending on experience

Education/Training

• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in the design and preparation of specifications for rolling stock vehicles, the inspection of vehicle manufacture, supervision of maintenance and overhaul, testing and commissioning, and/or procurement of such vehicles.
• Five years’ experience leading or coordinating a project team.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or other applicable 4‑year engineering‑related field.

Education/Training (continued):

• Rail rolling stock systems (Light Rail and Commuter Rail Modes), electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems theory and design for rolling stock equipment and railway systems.
• Industry procedures/practices, trends, standards, regulations, and recommended practices.
• Procurement policies and procedures, engineering, operation, and maintenance policies.
• High‑tech test and measurement equipment, computer diagnostic interface equipment for rolling stock systems.
• Document control systems, configuration management, and office automation equipment.
• Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Highly organized, motivated, detail‑oriented, and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to write and communicate clearly, and work closely with a team to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced team environment or independently with little direction.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Benefits Offered

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and more
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees and eligible dependents
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 personal days and 9 vacation days), increasing with tenure
• 10 paid holidays and 2 paid floating holidays per year
• Retirement options – Pension Plan with 5‑year vesting and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education (bachelor, master, PhD)
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment)
• Free transit passes for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Employee assistance program
• UTA Wellness program
• Free on‑site fitness facilities and discounted VASA Fitness membership
• Discounted cell phone plans with T‑Mobile and AT&T
• Pet insurance plan options

Our mission is to move Utah. We are proud to be powered by our teams across departments who work together to make that mission a reality. Their ingenuity and passion help make better transportation accessible for our community. We hope you become part of our team.