Senior Transit Project Manager – Light Rail

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

PTO & Holidays

401(k) match

FSAs

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Construction Management Consultant (CMC) team on a light rail extension program in the Pacific Northwest. The PM will be the primary contact for the Authority's Resident Engineer and will hold full accountability for contract compliance, budget, schedule, and performance across Track and Systems.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of CM leadership experience on rail projects, a PE license (WA preferred),

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/electrical eng, construction mgmt, or related field.
• PE license required; WA PE preferred; out-of-state licenses considered.
• 15+ years of progressive construction management experience on heavy rail or light rail transit programs with leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the CMC team and the Authority's project leadership.
• Oversee scope, budget, staffing, schedule, and deliverables across Track and Systems program.
• Direct and coordinate construction management staff to ensure integrated delivery.
• Approve contractor pay applications, change orders, and claims positions.
• Lead risk management and issue escalation to protect schedule and budget.
• Represent the CMC team in executive meetings and partnering sessions.
• Ensure compliance with Design Criteria, Construction Manual, and governing specs.
• Approve staffing plans and subconsultant assignments; oversee team performance.
• Review monthly progress reports, schedules, and budgets for the Authority.
• Maintain project records and documentation per Authority and FTA requirements.
• Support dispute resolution and claims proceedings on behalf of the Authority.
• Champion safety culture and quality standards across the team and subs.

Skills

Client-facing

Leadership

Project management

Risk management

Communications

Education

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

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Washington PE preferred

Job description

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Construction Management Consultant (CMC) team on a light rail extension program in the Pacific Northwest. The PM will be the primary contact for the Authority's Resident Engineer and will hold full accountability for contract compliance, budget, schedule, and performance across Track and Systems.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of CM leadership experience on rail projects, a PE license (WA preferred),