Project Manager - Track and Systems

Colliers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided healthcare

PTO and holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company 50

FSA/HSA options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth & mentorship

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design (formerly Ramos CS) seeks an experienced Project Manager for Trackwork and Systems in Seattle to lead the Construction Management Consultant team as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension program. You will oversee scope, staffing, budget, schedule, and deliverables across preconstruction and construction phases.

The role requires 15+ years in transit construction management, knowledge of rail systems, and on-site work presence in Seattle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as specified is required.
• Approximately 15+ years of relevant experience in construction management on light rail, heavy rail, or transit capital programs.
• Experience managing a multi-disciplinary construction management team on public transit programs of at least $100M in value.
• Working knowledge of rail systems scopes, including traction power, train control, and communications.
• Must be able to work on-site in Seattle: three days per week in the Authority's office during preconstruction and full-time at site offices during construction.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for job communications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the CMC team and the Authority's Project Manager, Construction Manager, and executive leadership.
• Hold overall responsibility for the CMC contract, including scope, staffing plans, budget, schedule, subconsultant agreements, invoicing, and monthly progress reporting.
• Prepare and maintain the CMC Project Management Plan, organization chart, internal schedule, and internal budget.
• Direct the Resident Engineer, Deputy Resident Engineer, Construction Engineers, and Interface and Integration Manager to ensure integrated delivery across track, civil, and systems disciplines.
• Support the Authority during preconstruction with design coordination, constructability, and value engineering reviews and development of contract conditions.
• Coordinate GC/CM negotiations and independent cost estimates; support MACC negotiations as requested.
• Coordinate with other consultants to manage inter-contract interfaces, milestones, and handover conditions.
• Oversee review of baselines schedules, schedules of values, and progress payments.
• Oversee the change management process, including contractor change orders and independent estimates.
• Support identification, analysis, and resolution of contractor disputes and claims; escalate as needed.
• Champion the CMC safety and quality programs; oversee field safety and project quality plans.
• Coordinate with third parties, utilities, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction as directed.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, safety certification, and closeout activities.
• May act as the Authority's primary representative and set standards for meeting minutes and records.
• Facilitate coordination with Authority divisions and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Construction management

Rail systems knowledge

Preconstruction experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Transportation, Planning, or related technical field

Professional Engineer (PE) license (Washington preferred)

PMP, DBIA, LEED, or Envision certification

Job description

Overview

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is an engineering, program, and construction management firm providing quality transit, transportation, and infrastructure consulting services on public projects across the Western United States. We focus our solutions on mobility-related projects that serve the needs of our communities within the municipal, transit, transportation, airport, and port sectors.

With a staff of diversified, licensed professionals, our philosophy stems from the idea that successful project execution starts with people.

We are seeking a Project Manager for Trackwork and Systems to lead the Construction Management Consultant (CMC) team as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension program's trackwork and systems construction contract. The Project Manager is the primary point of contact for the Authority's Project Manager and is accountable for the CMC's scope, staffing, budget, schedule, and deliverables through both the preconstruction and construction phases. The contract includes trackwork and special trackwork, walkways, duct banks, traction power substations (TPSS), train control, communications architecture, fiber topology, at-grade guideways, and associated civil work. The Project Manager directs the Resident Engineer and Construction Engineers in administering the work in accordance with the applicable Design Criteria Manual, Construction Management Manual, and all governing specifications, and proactively manages risk, interfaces, and change to protect quality, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact between the CMC team and the Authority's Project Manager, Construction Manager, and executive leadership.
• Holds overall responsibility for the CMC contract, including scope, staffing plans, budget, schedule, subconsultant agreements, invoicing, and monthly progress reporting.
• Prepares and maintains the CMC Project Management Plan, organization chart, internal schedule, and internal budget.
• Directs the Resident Engineer, Deputy Resident Engineer, Construction Engineers, and Interface and Integration Manager to ensure integrated delivery across track, civil, and systems disciplines.
• Supports the Authority during the preconstruction phase with design coordination, constructability, biddability, and value engineering reviews, and with development of contract special conditions and Division 01 specifications.
• Supports the Authority in GC/CM negotiations, including independent cost estimates and Maximum Allowable Construction Cost (MACC) negotiation support, as requested.
• Coordinates with other Construction Management Consultants, design consultants, and the Program Management Support Services consultant to manage inter-contract interfaces, milestones, and handover conditions.
• Oversees review of contractor baseline schedules, schedule updates, schedules of values, and progress payment applications.
• Oversees the change management process, including review of contractor change requests, independent estimates, negotiations, and change order documentation.
• Supports the Authority in the identification, analysis, and resolution of contractor disputes and claims, and elevates unresolved issues as appropriate.
• Champions the CMC safety and quality programs, including the field safety and security management plan and the Project Quality Management Plan.
• Coordinates with third parties, utilities, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction as directed by the Authority.
• Oversees testing, commissioning, safety certification, and contract closeout support activities.
• May act as the Authority's primary representative on the project, and establishes standards for meeting minutes, records, and project documentation.
• Facilitates coordination with other Authority divisions and regulatory agencies, such as FTA, SHPO, and EPA, as appropriate.
• Coordinates messaging plans, notices, and contingency planning as needed.
• Supports and documents compliance with sustainability and certification requirements by consultants, contractors, and Authority staff.
• Ensures CMC and subconsultant staff are trained on and meet Authority requirements, and oversees day-to-day project activities.
• Ensures conformance with all Program contract documents and Authority policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Transportation, Planning, or a related technical field required.
• Relevant professional licensure strongly preferred, such as Professional Engineer (PE; Washington PE preferred), PMP, DBIA, LEED, or Envision.
• Approximately 15+ years of relevant experience, with construction management on light rail, heavy rail, or transit capital programs.
• Experience managing a multi-disciplinary construction management team on public transit programs of at least $100M in value.
• Working knowledge of rail systems scopes, including traction power, train control, and communications.
• GC/CM, CM/GC, or CMAR preconstruction experience preferred.
• Must be able to work on-site in Seattle: a minimum of three days per week in the Authority's office during preconstruction, and full-time at site offices during construction.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $165,000 to $270,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

Ramos Consulting Services, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, offers competitive benefits that support our employees in their life and career. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to:

• Employer-Provided Healthcare: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee base plans. We also provide a 40% employer contribution toward dependent or family coverage plans.
• Paid Time Off: 120 hours of combined PTO and Sick Time annually, in addition to paid holidays.
• Retirement Planning: Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax FSA/HSA options for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses to help manage out-of-pocket costs.
• Employee Wellness & Support: 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential support for work-life balance, financial wellness, and emotional well-being.
• National Resources & Career Growth: As part of the Colliers Engineering & Design national platform, employees have access to expanded technical resources, mentorship, and diverse career development opportunities across the Western United States and beyond.