Transit Rail Project Manager

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Project Manager for transit and rail infrastructure projects in the United States. You will lead a multidisciplinary team through planning, procurement, engineering, execution and closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, budget and contract compliance.

The role requires extensive rail/transit design/construction experience, a PE license (NY eligible), and strong communication with executive stakeholders. Location is on-site in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in rail/transit engineering, focusing on design and construction of infrastructure assets.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the project management of transit/rail projects.
• Active PE license; registered in NY (or able to be).
• Progressive experience managing design for rail/transit projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of rail/transit standards and regulations (APTA, AREMA, CPUC, AAR, FTA, FRA).
• Advanced SME-level proficiency with transit and rail engineering principles and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a project manager role on transit & rail projects delivered via various methods.
• Perform technical development tasks related to management of projects.
• Lead and manage project team through all phases to meet scope, schedule, budget and contract requirements.
• Manage client’s commercial interest while driving on-time on-budget delivery.
• Oversee consultant contract performance and profitability.
• Develop and maintain Project Management Plans including controls, document & risk management, safety, quality, and environment.
• Implement a communication strategy to improve discipline-related processes and mitigate risks.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Rail engineering

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MicroStation

InRail

OpenRail

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve in a project manager role on transit & rail transportation project delivered via various delivery methods
• Perform a variety of technical development tasks related to management of projects
• Lead and manage the project team through all phases of project planning, procurement, engineering, execution, and closeout consistent with established project delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget and other specified requirements stated in the contract
• Manage the commercial interest of the client while driving the on-time and on-budget delivery
• Accountable for overall management and successful execution of consultant’s contract to ensure performance and profitability
• Develop and maintain Project Management Plans to include Program Controls, Document Control, Design Management, Risk Management, Safety Management, Quality Control, and Environmental Compliance
• Develop and implement a communication strategy to increase the effectiveness of discipline-related processes, systems, and practices, and mitigating discipline-related risks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 15+ years of experience in rail/transit engineering, with a focus on design and construction of infrastructure/system assets
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the project management of transit /rail transportation projects
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license; currently (or with ability to be) registered in the State of New York
• Demonstrated progressive experience in managing design for rail/transit projects
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and project goals
• Knowledge of rail/transit standards and regulations, including APTA, AREMA, CPUC, AAR, FTA and FRA
• Advanced SME-level proficiency with transit and rail engineering principles, practices, process, standard of care, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues
• Proficient in engineering software, such as MicroStation, InRail, Open Rail, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to engage at an executive level