Rail Project Manager

STV Incorporated; Lawrenceville (NJ); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking a Senior Rail Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex rail projects, coordinating with engineering, business development and marketing teams.

The role demands extensive rail project management and proven leadership, with responsibility for budgets, schedules, risk, and client satisfaction across multiple concurrent programs. Travel to client sites and industry events is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, or structural engineering or related field.
• NJ Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of Rail project management and business development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Rail engineering principles, standards, and practices.
• Excellent business acumen and strategic thinking to identify Rail opportunities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for Rail clients and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with high quality and attention to detail.
• Experience in proposal development, bid management, and contract negotiation.
• Demonstrated leadership to motivate cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel for meetings, assignments, and industry events.
• PMP Certification highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful delivery of Rail projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget completion and client satisfaction.
• Develop and manage the project execution plan, schedules, and manpower against budget, scope, quality, and risk.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and challenges to minimize disruption.
• Provide technical and project insights on Rail matters and industry trends.
• Coordinate staffing against project performance and budget; allocate resources.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and financial performance to optimize costs.
• Build and maintain relationships with Rail clients and stakeholders.
• Represent the company at industry events and expand the Rail network.
• Collaborate with engineering, business development, and marketing for growth strategies.
• Lead proposal development, bid management, and contract negotiation.
• Motivate and lead cross-functional teams to achieve results.

Skills

Rail project management

Project management

Budget management

Risk management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Proposal development

Negotiation

Willingness to travel

PMP Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, electrical, or structural engineering

NJ Professional Engineer (PE) license

15+ years of rail project management experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee the successful delivery of Rail projects, working closely with project teams to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction. Plans the complete project execution and develops the project management plan. Schedules and monitors manpower requirements against the project budget/spending performance, including managing activities related to project scope, schedule, cost, cash flow, quality, communications, coordination, discipline requirements, resources, procurement, and risk elements required to optimize client service, quality, and fiscal responsibility. Select, supervise, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure a successful project.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges associated with projects and develop strategies to mitigate them effectively, ensuring that projects are delivered with minimal disruption.
• Subject Matter Expert: On technical and project insights, trends related Rail matters.
• Resource allocation: Scheduling and monitoring staffing requirements against project performance and budget.
• Financial Management: Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and financial performance, identifying opportunities to optimize costs and improve profitability.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential Rail clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions to meet their requirements.
• Networking: Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking forums to enhance the company’s visibility and expand its network of contacts within the Rail industry.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders including engineering teams, business development, and marketing teams to develop and implement strategies for business growth.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry best practices, technological advancements, and regulatory changes within the Rail sector, and incorporate them into the company’s business development strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, or structural engineering, , or a related field.
• NJ Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of experience in Rail project management and business development, with a proven track record of driving business growth and delivering successful Rail projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of Rail engineering principles, standards, and practices.
• Excellent business acumen and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to identify and pursue new Rail business opportunities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and negotiate effectively with Rail clients and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and attention to detail.
• Experience in proposal development, bid management, and contract negotiation.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a results-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel as required for client meetings, project assignments, and industry events.
• PMP Certification highly encouraged.

Compensation

#LI-Hybrid Compensation Range: $172,102.32 - $196,688.36

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

Company Overview

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Additional Statements

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.