Transit Rail Project Manager

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Role description:

Transit Rail Project Manager

Location: New York/New Jersey

Role accountabilities:

• 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 consultantscontract 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.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with MTA (NY) NJ TRANSIT etc.;
• Knowledgeable of MTA (NY) technical standards and processes and procedures;
• PMP Certification;
• Experience in delivering track line structure and/or system (traction power train control communication design/engineering programs;
• Experience in managing a design-builder on behalf of the rail/transit agency;
• Design/Build or other alternative delivery experience.

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

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Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical dental and vision EAP 401K STD LTD AD&D life insurance paid parental leave reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per salary range for this position is $185000 - $220000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors such as experience education budget internal equity project and location.

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