Project Manager

About the Positions

WereseekingProject Managersatvariouslevelsto support long-range development initiatives for large complex public transit environments. These roles focus on coordinating and advancing program-level initiatives that support infrastructure maintenance system integration and overall program are not traditional construction management roles. They are centered on physical infrastructure and operational environments with a focus on program coordination stakeholder alignment and implementation of processes and procedures within transit or rail settings.

This post is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring a candidate is selected their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area.We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need.This post targetsthe greater Washington DC metro/DMV area.

Responsibilitiesmay include but are not limited to the following:

• Support planning and execution of program initiatives related to communications and signaling systems infrastructure maintenance and long-range system improvements.
• Coordinate across engineering operations maintenance and program teams to align scope priorities and implementation strategies.
• Translate program-levelobjectivesinto structured work plans schedules and deliverables.
• Track progress across multiple initiativesidentifyrisks and dependencies and support mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate meetings workshops and working sessions with client stakeholders and technical teams.
• Support development and implementation of program-level processes procedures and governance frameworks.
• Prepare reports presentations and documentation to support leadership decision-making.
• Ensure alignment with agency standards safety requirements and regulatory frameworks.

Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical and operational concepts for diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams competing priorities and shifting timelines.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust and work effectively across engineering operations and program teams.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments where processes requirements or priorities may evolve over time.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy consistency and quality in documentation and deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree inengineering construction management business or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7 years relevant work experience supporting large-scale complex infrastructure projects in passenger transit (bus or rail) including experience within transit agencies operators or similarphysicalasset-based environments.
• Experience managing or coordinating programs involving physical infrastructure systems within transit or rail environments (e.g. signaling systems such as ATC or CBTC communications systems or similar infrastructure systems).
• Experience coordinating across engineering operations andmaintenancestakeholders within infrastructure or transit environments.
• Experience supporting development or implementation of program-level processes procedures or governance frameworks.
• Experience using program management or projectcontrolstools such as Primavera P6 Microsoft Project eBuilder Procore or similar platforms to support planning tracking and reporting within infrastructure programs.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365(e.g. Outlook Teams Word Excel PowerPoint etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in engineering construction management or business.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Project Management Professional (PMP) Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect Registration (AIA).
• Experience supporting large public transit agencies or comparable passenger rail systems.
• Experience working directly with engineering operations or maintenance teams supporting communications or signaling systems within transit or rail environments.
• Familiarity with signaling systems (e.g. ATC CBTC) or communications infrastructure (e.g. fiber radio SCADA CCTV).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI Oracle Cloud Analytics or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Compensation Details

Expected Salary:$120k-$190k/year ($58-$91/hour).Lusterprovidesthe salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidates level of experience knowledge skills abilities education certifications licenses geographic location etc. Luster reserves the right toultimately paymore or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local state and/or federal law.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

• Unlimited flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
• Formal career planning and development program
• $2500 annually toward professional development
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
• Free personal financial planning services
• Employeeassistanceprogram
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus

Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer.

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Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities in accordance with all applicable local state and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills for the position.

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