Systems Construction Manager

Colliers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with match

FSA / HSA options

Wellness program

Career development

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Systems Construction Manager to oversee all systems construction on a light rail extension program, coordinating traction power/OCS, signals and train control, and communications/SCADA to ensure a reliable backbone.

Based in Seattle, WA, you will work with the Resident Engineer, review contractor plans, manage interfaces, and lead testing and commissioning across disciplines while aligning with CPM schedules and project budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• PE license preferred, WA lic. preferred; out-of-state considered.
• 12+ years of construction management on transit systems.
• Experience coordinating systems integration and commissioning on rail programs.
• English reading/writing proficient for communications.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all systems construction activities across traction power, signals, and communications.
• Coordinates with Resident Engineer on schedule and budget.
• Reviews contractor plans for compliance with manuals.
• Identifies and manages systems integration risks.
• Coordinates testing and commissioning across disciplines.
• Monitors progress against CPM schedule and reports risks.
• Ensures documentation and configuration management meet standards.

Skills

Systems integration

Cross-discipline coordination

Project scheduling

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; Washington PE preferred

Job description

Overview

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is an engineering, program, and construction management firm providing quality transit, transportation, and infrastructure consulting services on public projects across the Western United States. We focus our solutions on mobility-related projects that serve the needs of our communities within the municipal, transit, transportation, airport, and port sectors.

With a staff of diversified, licensed professionals, our philosophy stems from the idea that successful project execution starts with people.

We are seeking a Systems Construction Manager to oversee all systems-related construction on a light rail extension program. The Systems Construction Manager coordinates the specialized systems disciplines - traction power/OCS, signals and train control, and communications/SCADA - to ensure the program's technological and power backbone is built and integrated correctly.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all systems-related construction activities, coordinating across Traction Power/OCS, Signals & Train Control, and Communications/SCADA disciplines to ensure integrated delivery.
• Serves as the technical point of coordination between the Systems Construction Manager function and the Resident Engineer / ARE on program-level schedule and budget.
• Reviews contractor systems installation, testing, and commissioning plans for compliance with the Design Criteria Manual and Construction Manual.
• Identifies and manages systems integration risks, including interfaces between traction power, signals, communications, and trackwork.
• Coordinates factory and site acceptance testing across systems disciplines, ensuring discipline leads are aligned on commissioning sequencing.
• Reviews and manages change order requests related to systems scopes, working with discipline leads to develop technical positions.
• Monitors systems construction progress against the CPM schedule and reports risks and mitigation plans to the Resident Engineer.
• Coordinates with track, civil, and operations/maintenance disciplines to ensure systems work is sequenced correctly against other construction activities.
• Reviews daily inspection reports from discipline leads and consolidates systems-wide progress reporting.
• Supports resolution of contractor disputes related to systems scopes, elevating unresolved items as appropriate.
• Ensures systems documentation, as-built records, and configuration management practices meet Authority standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; Washington PE preferred, out-of-state licenses may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Approximately 12+ years of construction management experience on transit systems scopes, with demonstrated experience overseeing multiple systems disciplines (traction power, signals, or communications).
• Experience coordinating systems integration and commissioning on light rail or heavy rail programs.
• Strong working knowledge of systems interfaces between traction power, signaling, and communications/SCADA.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $150,000 to $230,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

Ramos Consulting Services, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, offers competitive benefits that support our employees in their life and career. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to:

• Employer-Provided Healthcare: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee base plans. We also provide a 40% employer contribution toward dependent or family coverage plans.
• Paid Time Off: 120 hours of combined PTO and Sick Time annually, in addition to paid holidays.
• Retirement Planning: Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax FSA/HSA options for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses to help manage out-of-pocket costs.
• Employee Wellness & Support: 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential support for work-life balance, financial wellness, and emotional well-being.
• National Resources & Career Growth: As part of the Colliers Engineering & Design national platform, employees have access to expanded technical resources, mentorship, and diverse career development opportunities across the Western United States and beyond.