Senior Project Manager

Hitachi Rail; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Training & Development opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Rail seeks a Senior Project Manager to drive a fast-paced, multi-faceted rail project based in Pittsburgh, PA, with 25% travel to project site. The role spans administrative to strategic tasks and requires strong leadership to manage cost, schedule, and client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience in rail/mass transit, a Bachelor’s degree, and a proactive approach to safety and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management for rail or mass transit projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of safety and security and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with contractual obligations and technical aspects of the project.
• Plan project activities, identify milestones and priorities.
• Manage budget estimates, staffing, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency and meet budget goals.
• Lead the team to achieve cost and schedule objectives.
• Provide and present project status reviews to client.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure safety and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Mass transit projects

Rail systems 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 Railis looking for an enthusiastic self-motivatedSenior Project Managerwho 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 inPittsburgh, PA with 25% travel to project site.

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.
• 25% travel requirement to the project

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, 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

In accordance with the DOT's FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi's substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

Benefits:

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

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