Senior Project Manager - Rail/Transit Infrastructure

Company Description

Join us in shaping a better world. Our efforts are focused on enhancing daily commutes, ensuring reliable electricity, providing clean water, and transforming city skylines. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we partner with clients to tackle complex challenges and create lasting legacies for future generations.

With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in high demand. We invite you to bring your innovative ideas to our global team of over 50,000 professionals. Together, we deliver projects that create a positive impact around the world.

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Manager based in Oakland, CA. This role involves leading significant rail/transit project delivery and managing various project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of significant rail/transit project delivery.
• Manage and prepare transportation project teams.
• Participate in interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables.
• Perform quality control reviews of design calculations or drawings.
• Prepare technical specification sections.
• Provide input on engineering budgets and schedules.
• Establish relationships with local agencies and act as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Work with external contractors/consultants and interact with clients locally and globally.
• Manage staff and tasks associated with rail/transit contracts.
• Support various rail services related to major rail capital programs.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget on multi-million-dollar projects.
• Lead meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior to mid-level staff.
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans.
• Investigate, negotiate, and resolve project issues.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience/education, including 2 years in a leadership role.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in organizational development and leadership; client service management; and delivery of program management, design, or construction management services for large-scale transportation/transit projects.
• 5 years of experience managing large complex rail transit projects, including design management during construction.
• Experience interfacing with state and local jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant software programs.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification in California or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Ability to create grading plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads, or OpenRail.
• Familiarity with plan/profile creation for rail projects.
• Experience in managing task budgets and schedules.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• In-depth Quality Control and Quality Assurance experience in project management.
• Ability to inspire innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• High organizational ability, capable of pivoting to meet changing project needs.
  
  

Additional Information

• Travel is required.
• Sponsorship and relocation are available.
• Compensation (California locations) is based on education, qualifications, experience, and location, with a salary range of \(155,000 - \)220,000.
  
  

About Us

We offer a comprehensive benefits program tailored to the diverse needs of our employees. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability benefits, paid time off, and more. We are committed to delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle and our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world with a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility to work in a dynamic environment with hybrid options, fostering a culture of belonging where every employee can bring their unique backgrounds and talents to create transformational outcomes. Join us for access to industry-leading technology and meaningful work with impact, alongside a robust global well-being program.

Employment Type: Full-Time