Senior Transit/Rail Project Manager

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Senior Transit/Rail Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams on impactful transit projects in Florida. The role involves strategic leadership, project management, and collaboration with government authorities, requiring a strong background in transportation planning and federal regulations.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Bonuses

401(k)

Employee stock plan

Health & wellness programs

Financial plans

Work-life balance programs

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of progressive transportation experience, especially in transit and rail.
• PE license in Florida or AICP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on transit projects focusing on planning and mentoring.
• Manage project submittals, compliance, and team coordination.
• Engage in diverse transit, freight, and passenger rail projects.

Skills

Transportation planning

Federal regulations knowledge

Project management

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s in civil engineering, planning, or related fields

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Transit/Rail Project Manager role at Hanson Professional Services Inc.

Why Hanson? At Hanson Professional Services Inc., we’re passionate about engineering, innovation, and community impact. Join our vibrant, employee-owned firm to grow your career alongside your ideas.

About Us Hanson is a dynamic consulting firm with over 500 professionals providing engineering, scientific, and allied services across the USA. We focus on collaborative culture and excellence, expanding in transit and rail sectors with impactful projects shaping transportation’s future.

Position Profile As a Senior Transit/Rail Project Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary teams on transit projects in Florida, focusing on planning, mentoring, and collaborating with the Florida Infrastructure Group. Knowledge of FTA, FRA, and FDOT regulations is essential.

A Day In The Life

• Strategic leadership in transportation planning, environmental analyses, and design reviews.
• Authoring reports and submissions to agencies, including NEPA analyses.
• Assisting with transit model evaluations, focusing on costs.
• Managing project submittals, compliance, and team coordination.
• Collaborating with government and transit authorities.
• Developing project scopes and estimating resources.
• Building client relationships and participating in meetings.
• Assessing project performance and identifying improvements.
• Engaging in diverse transit, freight, and passenger rail projects.
• Supporting business development through RFPs and marketing.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of transportation planning, federal regulations; proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Project management experience in transit/transportation studies.
• Familiarity with FTA, FRA, FDOT, T/MPOs, local government processes.
• Experience in public engagement, rail systems, environmental planning.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, capable of working independently or in teams.
• Willing to travel for meetings and projects.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s in civil engineering, planning, or related fields.
• At least 10 years of progressive transportation experience, especially in transit and rail.
• PE license in Florida or AICP is a plus.

Join Us! If you’re passionate about transit and rail infrastructure, apply now to make a community impact with Hanson.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $170,000

Benefits

• Competitive pay, bonuses, 401(k), employee stock plan, health & wellness, financial plans, work-life balance programs.

Culture

We foster an inclusive, diverse environment with opportunities for growth, learning, mentorship, recognition, and more.

We comply with regulations and encourage referrals of minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters unless authorized.