Senior Project Manager

Hitachi Rail; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flextime

Training & Development

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Senior Project Manager for an Oakland, CA-based role. The position spans administrative to strategic tasks, with responsibility for safeguarding project scope, schedule, and safety standards.

You will manage budgets, resources, and client communications across mass transit projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and high-quality delivery. Bachelor’s degree required; English proficiency expected.

Qualifications

• Seven years of project management experience.
• Experience working on rail industry projects.
• Knowledge of safety, security, Buy America regulations, train control systems, passenger vehicles, and traction electrification systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly understand contractual obligations and technical aspects of the project.
• Direct and review overall project planning to identify milestones and priorities.
• Manage budgets, staffing, and equipment to meet schedule and budget goals.
• Lead the team to meet cost and schedule objectives and address risks.
• Provide project status reviews to the client and prepare cost/risk analyses.
• Maintain a strong client relationship as primary contact.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality assurance standards.

Skills

Project management

Mass transit experience

Rail safety & security knowledge

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting‑edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi‑cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self‑motivated Senior Project Manager who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Oakland, CA.

Accountabilities

• Candidate must become thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of the project.
• Directs and reviews the overall planning of project activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
• Determines and reviews budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule. Manages and reviews the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and to meet budget goals.
• Leads the team to achieve all cost and schedule objectives while keeping alert to possible problem areas and takes preventative action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project.
• Provides and presents project status reviews to client.
• Prepares and/or reviews cost and risk analyses and extra work claims for the client.
• Will be the primary contact and required to maintain a strong client relationship.
• A critical component to ensuring the project is performed to the standard safety and quality assurance requirements for the client.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Required Skills

• Previous Project Management experience
• Experience working in mass transit industry projects
• Working knowledge of safety and security, buy America regulations, train control systems, passenger vehicles, communication systems, traction electrification systems, operation & maintenance of rail systems.
• Strong Leadership and Communication Skills

Desired Skills

• A minimum of seven years of project management experience
• Previous Project Management experience working on rail industry projects
• Experience in the following areas of project management: Customer management, scheduling, planning, critical path analysis, change order management, risk management, cost estimation, and contract negotiation.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Languages

English Proficiency

The salary range for this position is $148,000- $222,000. Final pay is determined by the candidate's experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

Benefits

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities