Project Manager – Rail & Transit Projects (Supplemental)

Keolis Commuter Services; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Keolis Commuter Services is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex rail/transit projects in collaboration with MBTA and internal teams. You will develop plans, manage budgets, and coordinate procurement to ensure on-time delivery and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, strong communication, and the ability to navigate a heavily unionized setting while maintaining a relentless focus on quality and cost control.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to lead change in a unionized environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; basic accounting concepts.
• Proven ability to build and lead cross-functional teams and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership to influence and facilitate buy-in across diverse groups.
• Comfort with scheduling tools and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust project plans covering full life cycle to meet quality, cost, and time objectives.
• Establish costs, resources, and timelines to support business cases and project initiation.
• Coordinate budgeting, cost estimation, and cost control for construction projects and services.
• Oversee procurement and tendering to balance risk and cost for project delivery.
• Lead projects from initiation to completion with effective risk management.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met for all work and suppliers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Influence and negotiation

Cross-functional relationships

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Tools

MS Projects

Job description

Keolis Commuter Services is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex rail/transit projects in collaboration with MBTA and internal teams. You will develop plans, manage budgets, and coordinate procurement to ensure on-time delivery and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, strong communication, and the ability to navigate a heavily unionized setting while maintaining a relentless focus on quality and cost control.