Senior Project Manager, Transit Trackwork & Systems

Colliers Engineering & Design; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Provided Healthcare

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a Project Manager for Trackwork and Systems in Seattle to lead the CMC team as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension program. You will manage scope, staffing, budget, schedule, and deliverables across preconstruction and construction phases.

The role requires 15+ years in transit construction management, PE/PMP/DBIA/LEED/Envision preferred, and on-site work in Seattle with a strong focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, transportation, planning, or a related technical field is required.
• Professional licensure such as PE (WA preferred), PMP, DBIA, LEED, or Envision is strongly preferred.
• Approximately 15+ years of relevant experience in transit capital programs and construction management.
• Experience leading a multi-disciplinary construction management team on public transit programs of at least $100M in value.
• On-site work requirement: Seattle office a minimum of three days per week during preconstruction and full-time at site offices during construction.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact between the CMC team and the Authority's Project Manager, Construction Manager, and executive leadership.
• Holds overall responsibility for the CMC contract, including scope, staffing plans, budget, schedule, subconsultant agreements, invoicing, and monthly progress reporting.
• Prepares and maintains the CMC Project Management Plan, organization chart, internal schedule, and internal budget.
• Directs engineers and interface managers to ensure integrated delivery across track, civil, and systems disciplines.
• Supports preconstruction with design coordination, constructability, and value engineering reviews; develops contract special conditions and Division 01 specs.
• Oversees GC/CM negotiations, independent cost estimates, and MACC negotiation support.
• Coordinates with other consultants to manage interfaces, milestones, and handover conditions.
• Oversees contractor baseline schedules, schedule updates, and progress payment applications.
• Manages change orders, contractor disputes, and risk mitigation activities.
• Champions safety and quality programs and ensures conformance with Authority requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Transportation, Planning, or a related technical field

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a Project Manager for Trackwork and Systems in Seattle to lead the CMC team as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension program. You will manage scope, staffing, budget, schedule, and deliverables across preconstruction and construction phases.

The role requires 15+ years in transit construction management, PE/PMP/DBIA/LEED/Envision preferred, and on-site work in Seattle with a strong focus on safety and quality.