Senior Transit Engineering Project Manager

Bi--state-Development-Agenc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Bi-State Development is seeking a Project Manager III - Engineering to lead designated transit-related capital projects, including facilities and light rail systems, from design through construction and testing.

This role coordinates design reviews, NEPA compliance, safety and QA/QC plans, cost estimates, and field documentation, while working with consultants and contractors to meet project deadlines and standards.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of engineering design and construction project management principles and practices.
• Strong knowledge of building materials and equipment, construction practices, and techniques.
• Working knowledge of building materials and equipment, construction practices, and techniques.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of computer-aided drafting and cost estimating concepts and tools.
• Strong ability to read and understand project drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and other contract documents.
• Strong ability to use computer software for word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• General office conditions with regular computer-based work.
• Frequent coordination with consultants, contractors, utility companies, internal departments, and external organizations.
• Regular visits to construction, field, fabrication, inspection, and transit system project sites as operational needs require.
• Occasional exposure to active construction environments, including noise, dust, uneven surfaces, traffic, weather, and moving equipment.
• Occasional use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in field, construction, fabrication, or inspection areas.
• Regular participation in project meetings, field inspections, testing activities, documentation reviews, and issue-resolution discussions.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of leadership, supports assigned capital project planning, coordination, and delivery.
• Manages the design process to ensure consultants follow BSD's design criteria.
• Ensures relevant BSD departments review periodic design submittals and address all comments received.
• Ensures consultants comply with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements and obtain necessary permits and agreements.
• Determines that work performed and materials furnished comply with contract documents.
• Documents changes in the field to contract drawings and ensures changes are incorporated into the record drawings.
• Conducts or coordinates witness, inspection, and factory acceptance testing at factories or fabrication plants and documents observed test results in inspection records.
• Ensures contractors comply with safety and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) plans.
• Assists in preparing construction and design cost estimates.
• Maintains a Daily Inspection Diary documenting inspection, testing, management activity, site location, contractor contacts, progress, workforce, materials, and equipment on site.
• Prepares final inspection punch lists and ensures completion of all work noted on the punch lists.
• Identifies materials requiring testing, ensures test results are reviewed, evaluated, and reported, and confirms required remedial action is taken.
• Implements coordination of project plans, schedules, and related project activities; reports delays and problems promptly; takes appropriate action; and ensures activities align with organization goals.
• Reviews plans and specifications to determine adequacy for construction and adherence to acceptable construction standards and practices.
• Coordinates with utility companies on utility relocation, obtains estimates, prepares purchase requisitions, monitors progress, and approves payment.
• Monitors and reviews consultant work, meets with BSD management and staff to advise on work activities, and resolves problems affecting scheduled project completion.
• Develops plans for unexpected situations, new developments, business environment changes, and emergencies; anticipates events and responds to changing project conditions.

Skills

Engineering design

Construction project management

Written communication

CAD knowledge

Cost estimating concepts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Bi-State Development is seeking a Project Manager III - Engineering to lead designated transit-related capital projects, including facilities and light rail systems, from design through construction and testing.

This role coordinates design reviews, NEPA compliance, safety and QA/QC plans, cost estimates, and field documentation, while working with consultants and contractors to meet project deadlines and standards.