Senior Rail Capital Projects Manager

Long Island Rail Road; United States; Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Island Rail Road in the United States seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead multi-project oversight within Railroad Program Support (RPS). You will manage force account and capital projects, coordinate design consultants and construction contractors, and ensure scopes, schedules, and budgets are met.

The role emphasizes collaboration with diverse LIRR departments, ensuring timely approvals, accurate reporting, and effective change management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Engineering or Construction Management. A Business degree and demonstrated, directly related experience may be considered. Demonstrated equivalent experience and education may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.
• Minimum 7 years of experience
• Demonstrate the ability to manage LIRR Force Account Capital Projects, including planning, design, and construction, as well as funding approvals, procurement strategies, contract negotiations and providing support to C&D LIRR Business Unit.
• Maintain data accuracy and lead system and contract audits when necessary
• Support senior leadership with strategic department planning and collaborate with HR and operations on onboarding new project team members and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
• Experience managing and updating project systems and complex project closeouts processes.
• Progressively responsible project management experience; preferably in transportation, or state agency environment.
• Must possess experience managing staff and budgets in the field of engineering, construction, or related field.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with others intra-and inter-departmentally.
• Must possess effective leadership skills, decision-making, planning, construction management, problem solving and sound judgment skills, with a high level of professional integrity.
• Must possess scheduling, planning, analytical, presentation and computer skills.
• Must demonstrate the capability to manage large complex capital projects as part of the total Capital Program, with the ability to direct the project planning, design, review process, and execution of such projects.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and ability to function effectively in public forums are essential.
• Knowledge of LIRR operating requirements or experience managing construction projects in a transportation/operations environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, oversight, and manage the planning, development, design, and construction of projects and program initiatives within the RPS managed Capital Program.
• Provide directions to the Project Manager in the development of schedules, plans, controls, and the execution of projects within the operational constraints, established budgets and schedules, with minimal changes and service disruptions.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other departments and agencies to ensure that they provide necessary approvals for executing plans. Provide status update summaries for construction projects and present monthly to all related end users and project supporting departments.
• Provide recommendations and approvals or denials of related claims, work, change orders or extension of time requests.
• Select, develop and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review direct reports and approve performance appraisals. Promote safe work practices and provide safe working conditions. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures. Lead by example.
• Manage the development of office and project related technologies and systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
• Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
• Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
• Addresses performance issues with the contractor, when possible, as applicable
• Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Scheduling

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Contract administration

Education

BA/BS in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Long Island Rail Road in the United States seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead multi-project oversight within Railroad Program Support (RPS). You will manage force account and capital projects, coordinate design consultants and construction contractors, and ensure scopes, schedules, and budgets are met.

The role emphasizes collaboration with diverse LIRR departments, ensuring timely approvals, accurate reporting, and effective change management.