Transit and Rail Project Manager

4 weeks ago

Boston, United States VHB Full time

Overview:

ABOUT THE POSITION

Transit & Rail Project Manager | Boston - hybrid

VHB is seeking a Senior Transit & Rail Project Manager to work in our growing New England market. This role will lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers and designers in the development of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of rail and transit infrastructure projects, including conceptual, preliminary, and final design involving light rail transit, bus rapid transit, commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, and freight rail improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple, simultaneous efforts including projects of various topics and complexity
  • Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules and budgets
  • Lead development of project deliverables and provide quality control
  • Work directly with client project manager and maintain a good relationship
  • Manage financial progress through timely submittal of invoices and progress reports and initiation of change orders for out-of-scope services
  • Prepare technical reports and analyses
  • Manage multidisciplinary teams
  • Take an active role in business development and identify new project opportunities
  • Represent VHB at regional conferences, seminars, and industry events
  • Manage and prepare technical and cost proposals
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations
  • Assist in the development of business and marketing plans
  • Take an active role in the development and mentoring of the Transit & Rail group staff
  • Work to improve the VHB Transit & Rail brand and to achieve industry excellence and consistency

Skills & Abilities

  • Proven ability to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams such as Planning, Architecture, Environmental, Structural, Civil, and Traffic Engineering
  • Strong understanding of transit and rail infrastructure and multi-discipline system integration
  • Technical experience in multiple transit and rail design disciplines (track, grade crossings, stations structures, transit facilities, route design)
  • Experience in understanding NEPA and public perception of transit and rail project impacts to service availability and quality
  • Excellent technical written and verbal communication skills and analytical skills
  • Strong public speaking and business development skills
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Strong capability in use of computer applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Capability in the use of project management applications such as MS Project or Primavera

Minimum Requirements

  • BS in Civil Engineering or related field
  • 8+ years required of progressive technical experience in transit and rail planning/engineering/program management and implementation of transit and rail projects
  • PE license in MA preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years as a Project Manager
  • Proven ability to manage a multidisciplinary team

We are VHB Were an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

  • Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
  • Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
  • Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
  • Focus on learning, development, and career growth
  • Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. Were growing, and we hope youll join us

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VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusionsupported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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