Senior Project Manager, Rail & Transit – Nationwide Travel

systrausa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead major transportation infrastructure projects from our New Jersey office, reporting to the VP-Infrastructure.

This role requires a PE and 10–15 years of progressive experience overseeing scope, schedule, and budget, with strong client management and leadership capabilities. The position requires technical oversight, QA/QC adherence, and involvement in proposals, design reviews, and potential field site investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural/mechanical/electrical engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or in process.
• 10–15 years of progressive experience on major transportation infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scope development, management and commercial performance to meet project goals.
• Direct project work including scope, schedule and budget with reporting to clients and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership: interpretation, organization and coordination of project design and execution.
• Contribute to proposals with technical design and cost estimates and participate in client presentations.
• Review and approve designs, seal drawings as required, ensure QA/QC compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural/mechanical/electrical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Primavera

SureTrak

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

SYSTRA is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead major transportation infrastructure projects from our New Jersey office, reporting to the VP-Infrastructure.

This role requires a PE and 10–15 years of progressive experience overseeing scope, schedule, and budget, with strong client management and leadership capabilities. The position requires technical oversight, QA/QC adherence, and involvement in proposals, design reviews, and potential field site investigations.