Senior Transit Program Manager – Rail Capital Projects

JobCubby; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO & Holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Ramos Consulting Services, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, seeks a senior Construction Management/Project Manager to lead the CMC contract for a major rail transit program. You will supervise multi-disciplinary teams, manage scope, budget, and schedule, and act as the primary client-facing contact with executive-level stakeholder engagement.

Required are a Civil/Mechanical/Electrical background, PE license, 15+ years’ rail CM leadership, and strong knowledge of FTA rules and DB/DBB

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Washington PE preferred, out-of-state licenses may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Approximately 15+ years of progressive construction management experience on heavy rail or light rail transit programs, including significant leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing a multi-disciplinary CMC or PM/CM team on a major public transit capital program.
• Strong working knowledge of FTA-funded project requirements, public agency procurement, and contract administration on Design-Build or Design-Bid-Build.
• Proven track record serving as the primary client-facing contact on a program of comparable scale and complexity.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact between the CMC team and the Authority's Resident Project Manager, maintaining the client relationship at the executive level.
• Holds overall responsibility for the CMC contract — scope, budget, staffing, schedule, and deliverables across the full Track and Systems program.
• Directs and coordinates the specialized construction management staff to ensure integrated delivery.
• Oversees contract administration, including review and approval of contractor pay applications, change order packages, and claims positions.
• Leads high-level risk management and issue escalation, identifying program risks early and driving resolution.
• Represents the CMC team in executive-level meetings, progress reviews, and partnering sessions with Authority leadership.
• Ensures compliance with the Authority's Design Criteria Manual, Construction Manual, and all governing specifications.
• Approves staffing plans and subconsultant assignments, and holds authority over team performance and accountability.
• Reviews and approves monthly progress reports, schedule updates, and budget forecasts prepared for the Authority.
• Manages the overall project record and ensures documentation practices meet Authority and Federal Transit Administration requirements.
• Supports dispute resolution and, where necessary, formal claims proceedings on behalf of the Authority.
• Champions safety culture and quality standards across the entire consultant team and its subconsultants.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

PE license

Job description

Ramos Consulting Services, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, seeks a senior Construction Management/Project Manager to lead the CMC contract for a major rail transit program. You will supervise multi-disciplinary teams, manage scope, budget, and schedule, and act as the primary client-facing contact with executive-level stakeholder engagement.

Required are a Civil/Mechanical/Electrical background, PE license, 15+ years’ rail CM leadership, and strong knowledge of FTA rules and DB/DBB