Senior Transit Capital Project Manager

GRTC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GRTC is seeking a Senior Capital Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of bus rapid transit and related facilities. This role requires coordinating design, environmental review, procurement, construction, and commissioning across multiple projects.

You will guide stakeholders, manage master schedules and budgets, ensure compliance with federal programs, and represent GRTC in public meetings and with vendors throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; 5+ years capital project PM experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• PM certification (PMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of transit capital projects.
• Develop budgets, schedules, and KPIs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and grant programs.
• Oversee design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Represent GRTC at public meetings.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Construction management

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

MS Office

Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Smartsheet

Job description

GRTC is uniquely integrated with the community and presents a range of opportunities from launching innovative new service designs and building large capital projects to expanding throughout the region and continuing to grow ridership. Joining GRTC also means moving to a vibrant capital city with a nationally renowned arts and culture scene, delicious food, and enormous potential. Located just ten minutes from downtown, GRTC's headquarters powers 30,000 transit trips a day, with more routes & regional connections in development as well as a second bus rapid transit line that will complement the Pulse, our ITDP Bronze Medal-winning flagship system that serves as the spine of our network.

SUMMARY:

The Senior Capital Project Manager leads end-to-end delivery of transit capital projects, including planning, design, environmental review, procurement, construction, and commissioning of bus rapid transit and transit administrative and maintenance facilities.

The position serves as the primary project contact, guiding stakeholders through all design and construction phases while coordinating due diligence, contractor selection, and cross-functional team collaboration. The successful candidate will maintain master schedules across multiple projects, manage performance against critical milestones, and ensure timely project completion within established parameters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the primary Senior-level contact for the duration of the project.
• Working with the Director of Capital Construction and Facility Improvement and the Capital Improvement Program Manager,
• Develop and execute project-specific goals, schedules, budgets, and strategies,
• Establish and maintain project goals and success criteria that meet GRTC needs, document expectations, and identify and address issues appropriately,
• Ensure projects comply with FTA requirements, including NEPA, Title VI, CIG, and other federal grant funding programs,
• Coordinate any necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of the internal team.
• Work with GRTC's Grants Administration office and consultants to draft funding requests for local, state, and federal grant opportunities.
• Maintain communication with vendors, stakeholders, and internal partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• In cooperation with GRTC's Marketing and Communications department and project consultants,
• Oversee development and implementation of public outreach efforts.
• Represent GRTC at public meetings, board meetings, and community events
• Develop detailed project budgets and cost projections based on a clearly defined set of budget assumptions.
• Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules and manage the successful execution of projects within required timeframes.
• Understand and consistently deliver on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Working with GRTC Procurement,
• Prepare various solicitations needed for vendor and contractor services,
• Participate in the solicitation process, including vendor selection.
• Forecast monthly spending on all projects in alignment with GRTC's capital plan.
• Facilitate all critical project meetings and coordination exercises with internal and external stakeholders.
• Guide the internal and external stakeholders and architectural team through the design process from concept to final construction documents.
• Manage construction contractors through onboarding, construction, commissioning, punch-list, and closeout.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

In accordance with our mission statement, additional duties and/or tasks may be assigned to maintain seamless service for the agency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experiences / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, and a minimum of five (5) years' capital project and program management experience, or a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and seven (7) years' experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Certified Construction Manager or Project Management Professional certification preferred.
• A valid Virginia driver's license is required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office products.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet.
• Seeks to expand professional knowledge.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GRTC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WHO VALUES DIVERSITY IN THE WORKFORCE