Transit Projects: Assistant Project Manager

M&J Engineering; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and eye insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

M&J Engineering is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with expertise in transportation to support WMATA in the Washington, DC Metro area. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing multiple task orders and understanding project management principles to ensure timely and budget-conscious project execution. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking to leverage their skills in a prestigious company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in transit and transportation projects.
• Knowledge of project management principles and techniques.
• Ability to lead professional personnel effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as WMATA's representative for assigned task orders.
• Ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and coordinate project activities.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Quality Control

Budget Management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

M&J Engineering, P.C. is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. Since its inception in 2004, M&J has grown into diversified provider of engineering, construction management, construction inspection, technology, and environmental services to a broad range of clients, including federal, state and city/local agencies, private owners, architects, engineers and contractors.

M&J Engineering is a leader in construction management and inspection, ITS, mechanical, electrical, wastewater, water supply, tunnel airport, port, marine/coastal, environmental engineering, and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations.

Responsibilities

We’re looking for an assistant project manager with transportation industry experience. This position will support WMATA within the Washington, DC Metro area and is ideal for someone with previous or current WMATA experience or similar experience with a major transportation authority.

• Serve as WMATA's representative for the assigned task orders with responsibilities for all phases of the project;
• Ensure all required tasks are performed on time and within budget;
• Engage specifically in planning, staffing, scheduling, budget management, quality control, safety, and coordination of subcontractors and internal technical and support staff;
• Manage stakeholder relationships;
• Develop project scopes, prepare reports, develop, and maintain schedules and budgets, and ensure quality reviews are complete;
• Identify scheduling, cost variances, and make recommendations for corrective action for negative variances; and
• Resolve issues with contractors in a timely manner and ensure that all aspects of the task order remain on schedule and within budget.
  
  

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field;
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in transit and transportation projects;
• A minimum of three (3) years working on a multiple task order contract;
• Successful completion of Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA) 10-Hour Construction Course;
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of project management, to coordinate, review and provide expert technical management for the assigned task orders;
• Knowledge of project controls, including critical path method scheduling and budgetary control systems;
• Ability to independently organize and carry out assignments with minimum direction as well as ability to function effectively as a leader of highly professional personnel; and
• Ability to communicate effectively.
  
  

WMATA Experience Preferred.

Salary Range: $100-$115k

• Third-party recruiters and agencies need not apply. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Any unsolicited resume received will be considered a gift and will not obligate us to pay any referral fee.
  
  

How To Apply

Apply through this site or send resume to [e-mail].

Benefits

M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service, safety, risk management and loss prevention practices, quality control, teamwork, and the development of younger staff. We seek employees who enjoy their work, desire continuous improvement, and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality, employee-owned, professional firm. To all full-time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.

M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company’s Affirmative Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, employment status, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law. Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affirmative Action Plan.