Senior Transit & Rail Project Leader (Hybrid)

VHB; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the design and delivery of complex transit and rail projects in the Philadelphia region from our hybrid Philadelphia or Lansdale offices. You will guide multidisciplinary teams and manage projects from planning through construction support.

Ideal candidates have 11+ years in design-focused transit/rail PM, PE licensure, and proven leadership with schedule, budget, quality, and risk.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 11+ years in a design-focused project management role on transit or rail projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Amtrak, SEPTA, DRPA, PATCO, NJ Transit, and/or NY MTA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design of transit rail projects in the Philadelphia Metropolitan area.
• Administer the design phase from budgeting and scheduling through procurement.
• Coordinate construction phase services for design-build and design-bid-build projects.
• Work closely with clients, contractors, and project partners to ensure successful delivery.
• Respond to RFQs and RFPs and provide guidance to marketing for Transit & Rail pursuits.
• Serve as pursuit manager on proposals for Transit Rail clients.
• Assist with pursuit strategy and overall client approach to grow VHB’s Transit & Rail practice.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Schedule management

Budget management

Quality management

Risk management

Delivery methods

Business development

Strategic thinking

Public transit clients

Education

BS in engineering or related field

Master’s degree (plus)

Job description

VHB is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the design and delivery of complex transit and rail projects in the Philadelphia region from our hybrid Philadelphia or Lansdale offices. You will guide multidisciplinary teams and manage projects from planning through construction support.

Ideal candidates have 11+ years in design-focused transit/rail PM, PE licensure, and proven leadership with schedule, budget, quality, and risk.