Senior Rail Project Manager, Engineering & Construction

Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA); Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) seeks a skilled Project Manager to oversee rail projects across Virginia. This role requires a minimum of 10 years in project management and experience in rail infrastructure. Responsibilities include planning, executing, and managing budgets and schedules, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will possess a BS degree in a related field and a professional engineering license in Virginia or the ability to obtain one. Join VPRA and support the transformative goals of improving rail services in Virginia.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in Transportation, particularly Rail.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all activities associated with rail projects in Virginia.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Lead projects from planning through construction.

Skills

Project management

Rail and transit operations

Engineering principles

Contract management

Communication skills

Education

BS/BA degree in a related field

Professional engineering license in Virginia

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

MS Project

Bluebeam Revu

Primavera P6

Job description

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) seeks a skilled Project Manager to oversee rail projects across Virginia. This role requires a minimum of 10 years in project management and experience in rail infrastructure. Responsibilities include planning, executing, and managing budgets and schedules, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will possess a BS degree in a related field and a professional engineering license in Virginia or the ability to obtain one. Join VPRA and support the transformative goals of improving rail services in Virginia.