Senior Rail & Transit Program Director

Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive medical insurance

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Director to manage large-scale Rail & Transit projects in New York City. This role requires over 10 years of project leadership experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and preferred certifications. Responsibilities include managing project scope, budget, and client relations. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $225,000 annually, along with ample benefits including tuition reimbursement, medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in large-scale projects.
• Experience in design-build or construction within rail transit.
• Understanding of rail industry codes and construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality.
• Coordinate construction oversight and client relations.
• Review design documents to ensure compliance and safety.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Rail transit operations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Business Management

Tools

PE License

RA License

CCM Certification

PMP Certification

Job description

Tectonic is actively seeking an experienced, full-time Project Director for upcoming large Rail & Transit projects (for clients including NYC Transit, Metro North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, Staten Island Railway, MTA Bus, etc.), as well as for upcoming NJ Transit and Amtrak projects! This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, and opportunities to work on challenging and exciting projects.

Essential Functions

• Managing the scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality of large-scale and/or bundled packages of rail transit construction and design-build projects from commencement to completion;
• Coordinating and scheduling construction oversight, design compliance, engineering and inspection services, maintaining client and subcontractor relationships, and generating and maintaining project status reports;
• Reviewing and commenting on design documents, including performing constructability reviews; reviewing and approving reports and construction-phase documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, building codes, and all other related regulations and applicable industry standards;
• Overseeing and managing the project team, responsible for overall project delivery
• Serve as primary point of contact to the client on all project-related matters;
• Visiting the project site as needed;
• Any other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have over 10 years of relevant management and project leadership experience managing large-scale projects and associated staff; any other suitable combination of education, training or experience will be considered;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Business Management is required;
• Valid PE License, RA License, CCM Certification, or PMP Certification is highly preferred;
• Must have experience with, executing design-build and/or construction projects within an operating rail transit system, including general knowledge of rail transit operations;
• Must have an understanding of the fundamentals of rail industry codes, standards, and requirements, with the ability to comprehend construction plans and documents;
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; with outstanding interpersonal skills;
• Must be detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends as needed;
• May also require a valid, clean driver’s license and personal vehicle to travel to project site as needed.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is frequently required to assume a stationary position, handle, inspect, and/or feel documents, materials and/or equipment relevant to the job and communicate about same. The employee will also need to process manual and/or computer generated reports, and will be required to communicate via the Corporate e-mail and telephone systems. They are also regularly required to move around on the job-site, including ascending or descending on the landscape or on a ladder, and positioning themselves appropriately to access necessary testing materials and equipment; they are sometimes required to do so in hazardous conditions, such as in rain or snow. Rail Transit job-sites will often consist of hazards associated with an operating rail transit system, including but not limited to: trains traveling at high rates of speed adjacent to the work area, electrified third rail or catenary wire, stone ballast walking surfaces, track systems including running rail, concrete or creosote-soaked timber ties, and uneven ballast surfaces. In accordance with the level of visual detail required for this position, close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required for this position in order to detect non-conformities.

The employee will also communicate with colleagues, supervisors and clients utilizing Corporate and client e-mail and telephone systems. Employees may also be required to undergo substance abuse testing in accordance with project requirements, US DOT Regulations, and/or Company policy. The employee may occasionally be required to operate a computer, as well as other related office machinery, such as calculators, printers, and copy machines. This position also may require the regular operation of a motor-vehicle, which may require remaining stationary for extended periods of time.

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

Tectonic offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and career advancement
• Tuition reimbursement to advance education
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• Company-observed, paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing opportunities
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and life coverage
• High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and dependent care
• Commuter benefits for public transportation costs
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  
  

PAY RANGE

Tectonic’s goal is to compensate employees fairly and equitably across all positions Companywide. Our advertised pay ranges are representative of our good faith effort to provide a reasonable anticipated salary range. The offered pay may be outside of the provided salary range based upon the selected candidate’s work location, experience, education, certifications, and capabilities compared to the advertised position.

Pay Range: $150,000 - $225,000 / year

Tectonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Tectonic participates in USCIS E-Verify to verify employment authorization.