Project Managers (Rail Transit & NYCT)

Tectonic Engineering; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring & career development

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Job summary

Tectonic Engineering is seeking experienced, full-time Project Managers for upcoming rail transit projects, including NYC Transit, Metro North, LIRR, and NJ Transit. The position is on-site in Forest Hills, NY, with a focus on managing scope, schedule, budget, and safety across multiple projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of management experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and a preference for PE/RA/CCM credentials. Travel to sites and occasional nights/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant management and project leadership experience.
• Experience with design-build and/or construction projects within operating rail transit systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal abilities.
• Willingness to travel to project sites; valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality of multiple rail transit projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate engineering and inspection services; maintain client and subcontractor relationships; generate status reports.
• Review design documents and perform constructability reviews; ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Oversee project team and act as owners’ representative in meetings and negotiations.
• Review meetings minutes, proposals, invoices, and purchase orders; visit project sites as needed.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Construction/Architecture/Business Management

PE/RA/CCM license preferred

Job description

Position:Project Managers (Rail Transit & NYCT)

Location: Forest Hills, NY

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:1508-776-2026

# of Openings:1

Tectonic is actively seeking experienced, full-time Project Managers for upcoming MTA Transit projects (NYC Transit, Metro North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, Staten Island Railway, Bus, etc.), as well as for upcoming NJ Transit and Amtrak projects! This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, and opportunities to work on challenging and exciting projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Managing the scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality of multiple rail transit construction and design-build projects from commencement to completion;
• Coordinating and scheduling engineering and inspection services, maintaining client and subcontractor relationships, and generating and maintaining project status reports;
• Reviewing and commenting on design documents, including performing constructability reviews; reviewing and approving reports and construction-phase documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, building codes, and all other related regulations and applicable industry standards;
• Overseeing and managing a project team;
• Interfacing with owner management teams and labor resources, and acting as owners-representative in all forums;
• Reviewing schedules and estimates for accuracy;
• Participating in change order negotiations (including assisting in the creation of scopes of work and independent estimates);
• Coordinating and executing contractor access and protection requests including track outages / GOs, foul time, property access requests, flag protection, and force-account labor (i.e., track, signal, power, and other owner-employed disciplinary labor groups);
• Chair meetings and lead project presentations as owners-representative;
• Reviewing and commenting on all meeting minutes;
• Reviewing proposals, invoices, requisitions, and purchase orders for processing;
• Visiting the project site as needed;
• As well as all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant management and project leadership experience managing ap project and associated staff; any other suitable combination of education, training or experience is acceptable;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Business Management is required;
• Valid PE License, RA License, or CCM Certification is highly preferred;
• Must have experience with, executing design-build and/or construction projects within an operating rail transit system, including general knowledge of rail transit operations;
• Must have an understanding of the fundamentals of rail industry codes, standards, and requirements, with the ability to comprehend construction plans and documents;
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; with outstanding interpersonal skills;
• Must be detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends as needed;
• May also require a valid, clean driver’s license and personal vehicle to travel to project site as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is frequently required to assume a stationary position, handle, inspect, and/or feel documents, materials and/or equipment relevant to the job and communicate about same. The employee will also need to process manual and/or computer generated reports, and will be required to communicate via the Corporate e-mail and telephone systems. They are also regularly required to move around on the job-site, including ascending or descending on the landscape or on a ladder, and positioning themselves appropriately to access necessary testing materials and equipment; they are sometimes required to do so in hazardous conditions, such as in rain or snow. Rail Transit job-sites will often consist of hazards associated with an operating rail transit system, including but not limited to: trains traveling at high rates of speed adjacent to the work area, electrified third rail or catenary wire, stone ballast walking surfaces, track systems including running rail, concrete or creosote-soaked timber ties, and uneven ballast surfaces. In accordance with the level of visual detail required for this position, close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required for this position in order to detect non-conformities.

The employee will also communicate with colleagues, supervisors and clients utilizing Corporate and client e-mail and telephone systems. Employees may also be required to undergo substance abuse testing in accordance with project requirements, US DOT Regulations, and/or Company policy. The employee may occasionally be required to operate a computer, as well as other related office machinery, such as calculators, printers, and copy machines. This position also may require the regular operation of a motor-vehicle, which may require remaining stationary for extended periods of time.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

Tectonic offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and career advancement
• Tuition reimbursement to advance education
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• Company-observed, paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing opportunities
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and life coverage
• High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and dependent care
• Commuter benefits for public transportation costs
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program

PAY RANGE

Pay Range: $160,000 - $200,000 / year

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and highly encourage resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected class. Tectonic participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.