Project Manager (Transit)

SC Engineers PC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and Accidental Death &D

Job summary

SC Engineers is seeking a Project Manager to support our Rail & Transit practice in NY. The successful candidate will manage transit infrastructure projects from design through construction, serving as the primary point of contact between clients, design consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.

The Sr Project Manager will be responsible for project planning, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, technical design oversight, quality management, and coordination of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 12+ years of experience managing transportation infrastructure projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in New York.
• Experience with transit/rail/heavy civil projects over $50 million.

Responsibilities

• Manage rail and transit projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Liaise between owners, contractors, design consultants, utility companies, and regulators.
• Develop and monitor schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and work plans.
• Oversee contractor performance and contract compliance.
• Lead project meetings, agendas, and progress reports.
• Review technical documents and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support proposal development and business development activities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (New York)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Bentley ProjectWise

Job description

SC Engineers is seeking Project Manager to support our Rail & Transit practice in the NY. The successful candidate will manage transit infrastructure projects from design through construction, serving as the primary point of contact between clients, design consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders. The Sr Project Manager will be responsible for project planning, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, technical design oversight, quality management, and coordination of multidisciplinary teams to successfully deliver transportation infrastructure projects. Must be a licensed professional engineer in the state of New York

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage rail and other transit infrastructure projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Serve as the primary liaison between owners, contractors, design consultants, utility companies, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and work plans to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee consultant and contractor performance, ensuring compliance with contract documents, specifications, project requirements, and applicable standards.
• Lead project meetings, prepare meeting agendas and minutes, and provide regular progress reports to clients and executive management.
• Review technical documents, including plans, specifications, shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, CPM schedules, cost estimates, and payment applications.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, including civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and systems disciplines.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts on schedule, budget, and quality.
• Manage project quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Support proposal development, project pursuits, client presentations, and business development activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience managing transportation infrastructure projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of New York
• Experience managing transit, rail, bridge, and heavy civil construction projects valued over $50 million.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, construction administration, contract management, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with New York or New Jersey transit agencies
• Experience managing state and federally funded transit projects.
• Familiarity with applicable transportation design and construction standards.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, Bentley ProjectWise, or similar project management platforms.

Compensation Range:

$180,000.00 - $215,000.00

SCE offers the following benefits:

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment