Project Manager, Transit & Rail

GFT; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

GFT is building a pipeline of Project Manager talent to join our Transit & Rail Practice in Meriden, CT. This hybrid role requires regular attendance at the Meriden office and offers the opportunity to shape major rail and transit infrastructure across Connecticut and the Northeast.

As Project Manager, Transit & Rail you will lead planning, design coordination, and construction support for commuter and passenger rail projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and clients to meet schedules,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• P.E. license in Connecticut or eligible by reciprocity.
• 10+ years delivering rail, transit, or transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate rail and transit infrastructure projects from planning through construction support.
• Serve as the main client and stakeholder point of contact.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams to meet schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Coordinate design reviews and reviews of drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Rail & transit experience

Client coordination

Leadership

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is building a pipeline of Project Manager talent to join our Transit & Rail Practice in Meriden, CT. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Meriden, CT office. Working with thepublic transit teamatGFT means shaping thefuture of transportation, delivering projects that improve mobility, safety, and accessibilityfor millions of passengers nationwide. Specializing in rail systems, bus rapid transit, andzero-emission mobility solutions, our experts combine deep technical knowledge withinnovative thinking to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of transit networks.Together, we're transforming urban landscapes, reducing environmental impact, andconnecting communities through state-of-the-art public transportation infrastructure.

Explore some of our signature public transit projects here.

Together, we're transforming transportation infrastructure, reducing environmental impact, and connecting communities through state-of-the-art public transportation solutions. Explore some of our signature public transit projects here.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

As a Project Manager, Transit & Rail, you will support the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of rail and transit infrastructure projects throughout Connecticut and the Northeast. You will work with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver commuter rail, passenger rail, and related transportation infrastructure improvements.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to significant rail and transit projects while working closely with clients, project partners, technical specialists, and multidisciplinary design teams.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following

• Manage and coordinate rail and transit infrastructure projects and assignments from planning and design through construction support.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, project partners, discipline leads, and other project stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to meet project schedules, submission requirements, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and resources in coordination with project leadership.
• Coordinate civil, structural, track, signals, communications, utilities, systems, and other technical disciplines involved in rail and transit projects.
• Oversee the preparation, coordination, and review of drawings, specifications, design packages, cost estimates, schedules, and other technical deliverables.
• Review project submissions for consistency, interdisciplinary coordination, quality, and compliance with client requirements and applicable design standards.
• Coordinate design reviews and work with clients and technical teams to identify, communicate, and resolve design and project issues.
• Support preliminary and final design activities for rail infrastructure improvements, including stations, track, signals, communications, utilities, structures, and related civil infrastructure.
• Support Design-Build and other project delivery methods through design coordination, technical review, and collaboration with clients and project teams.
• Monitor project progress and communicate schedule, scope, quality, and coordination issues to project leadership and clients.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with rail and transportation agencies, project partners, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and junior staff and participate in the review of their work.
• Support proposal development, project pursuits, and other client-focused activities as needed.
• Promote GFT's commitment to safety, quality, collaboration, and successful project delivery.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Connecticut, or the ability to obtain Connecticut licensure through reciprocity.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive background delivering rail, transit, transportation, or related infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated background managing or coordinating multidisciplinary rail and transit projects through planning, design, procurement, and construction support phases.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, resources, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination.
• Knowledge of project delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build.
• Background working with transportation and rail agencies such as CTDOT, Metro-North Railroad, MTA, Amtrak, or other comparable transportation agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong communication, presentation, coordination, and leadership skills.
• Background serving as a Project Manager, Project Engineer, Design Manager, Design Lead, or similar role on rail, transit, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Direct involvement with commuter rail, passenger rail, rail stations, track, signals, communications, traction power, bridges, structures, civil infrastructure, or related rail systems.
• Background coordinating technical deliverables, design packages, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, and multidisciplinary submissions.
• Design-Build or other alternative project delivery experience.
• Ability to review technical work for quality, interdisciplinary coordination, and compliance with client requirements and applicable design standards.
• Ability to support proposal development, project pursuits, and client engagement activities.

What We Prefer You Bring

• Established relationships with CTDOT, Metro-North Railroad, MTA, Amtrak, or other Northeast rail and transit clients.
• Knowledge of Connecticut and Northeast rail infrastructure, agency standards, and project delivery requirements.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $153,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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