Sr. Project Manager

SYSTRA Consulting Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to oversee scope development and project performance within a major transportation infrastructure context. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, possess a PE license, and have 10 to 15 years of relevant experience. This role involves managing project scope, schedule, and finances while ensuring compliance with standards. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential. Willingness to travel nationally and internationally is required.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of experience in major transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing multiple resources to deliver projects.
• Proficiency in project management software.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scope development and commercial performance of projects.
• Produce accurate and timely financial and project reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Financial management

Complex problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related Engineering field

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Excel

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

SYSTRA is a global leader in the mass transit and railroad industries. SYSTRA USA has a presence in multiple geographic locations across the country: New York (Headquarters), New Jersey, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. SYSTRA has been a dominant force in US railroad operations for more than 30 years. Globally, our firm has implemented railroad engineering projects in over 150 countries.

We are currently seeking a Sr. Project Manager, reporting to the Vice President‑Infrastructure in our New Jersey office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the scope development, scope management and commercial performance of the projects to meet project goals and objectives.
• Assign, manage, and perform project work including scope, schedule, and budget and produce accurate and timely financial and project reporting and client deliverables as required.
• Technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating projects, including the investigation, development, and approaches for the project.
• Participate in developing proposals, including technical design and cost estimates and participate in client presentations to secure new work.
• Seal drawings as required.
• Ensure managers and engineers/designers are following relevant federal, state, local, and industry standards.
• Analyze and review the design requirements to ensure match with customers’ specifications.
• Enforce QA/QC policies, and identify possible quality and safety issues within the scope of the project in order to fulfill project‑related contractual requirements.
• Perform site investigations as required.
• Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications, and structural repairs.
• Review and approve designs developed by staff.

Required Minimum Education, Licenses & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related Engineering field (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical).
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• 10 to 15 years progressively responsible experience working on major transportation infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience and demonstrated ability to perform duties.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage all financial aspects of major projects.
• Experience managing multiple resources (employees and sub‑consultants) to deliver projects within guidelines.
• Ability to:
  • Make decisions and recommendations that are considered authoritative on issues that have an extensive impact.
  • Solve complex technical design problems.
  • Make independent judgments on engineering problems and methods.
• Proficiency in the following software programs: MS Excel, Word, and Outlook; AutoCAD; a project management software such as MS Project, Primavera, or SureTrak; and ability to quickly learn software programs.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally to all SYSTRA office locations, including being assigned to project offices, if applicable.

Desired Education, Licenses & Work Experience

• PMP Certification.
• MS in relevant engineering field.
• Leadership role in a relevant professional organization.

SYSTRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.