Rail Transit Systems Project Manager

Rail Transit Systems Project Manager SYSTRA - 4.0 San Francisco, CA Job Details $175,000 - $215,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Qualifications Rail transportation Project development phase management Project engineering Construction RFI responses Construction cost control Public transit development projects Project change management Construction risk management Schedule management Managing design projects Engineering project budget management Managing multi-phase construction projects Construction team management Client management Conflict management Leading team collaboration initiatives Construction stakeholder communication Managing teams in a construction management role Managing projects Financial management Construction change order management Construction project budgeting Project risk management Managing large-scale electrical projects Cross-functional communication Full Job Description : The Company SYSTRA delivers architecture, engineering and construction and program management services to our clients that offer public transportation, public education and public housing to our communities. We partner with public transportation owners and operators of bridges, buses, commuter and intercity, high-speed and light rail, mass rapid transit and tunnels, helping them provide safe, efficient and reliable public transportation. SYSTRA also serves public facility authorities that provide safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools and offer affordable housing to communities. Ranked 18th in US mass transit and rail design by Engineering News-Record (ENR), SYSTRA has been a trusted partner to public agencies and operators throughout the US since 1985 and employs nearly 200 personnel nationwide. Part of SYSTRA Group, a world-leading engineering and consulting firm, SYSTRA is supported by the over 10,500 employees worldwide. Using a collaborative approach built on the firm's value of Connected Teams, we provide our clients and partners access to the best skills worldwide via sharing information, tools, best practices, and processes. Context: We're looking for a Rail Transit Systems Project Manager in our Power and Systems Group to help drive the objectives and challenges our valued clients have trusted us to solve for them. You will be assigned to our San Jose, CA project office. As a Project Manager you will join a world-class team of high-performing engineers, designers, drafters and others who work collectively to ensure client projects continue to thrive while remaining on track and budget. Missions/Main Duties: Duties and Responsibilities: Lead coordination of multidisciplinary teams across engineering, architecture, systems, utilities, and construction. Manage subconsultants and maintain effective interfaces with contractors and key suppliers. Oversee fast-track schedules and phased design package development and delivery. Support cost control efforts and constructability reviews during the design process. Coordinate RFIs, design reviews, approvals, and change management activities. Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and risk throughout the project lifecycle. Administer scope management and change order management processes. Prepare and manage executive reporting and support project governance requirements. Facilitate collaboration among the owner, designer, contractor, and other project partners. Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, agency leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders. Support public meetings, stakeholder engagement, and agency coordination activities. Resolve conflicts proactively and make timely, informed project decisions. Maintain quality, safety, and client satisfaction throughout project delivery. Ensure all deliverables comply with SYSTRA's Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures . Profile/Skills: Does this seem like an opportunity that you can be all aboard with in your career? Well, here's a little more on the required experience we're looking for in this new teammate. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent work experience Experience on US based transit and rail projects Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Minimum 7 years of experience as a Project Manager on electrical, transit and rail based projects Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and external partners. Strong knowledge of project controls, including budget, schedule, scope, and risk management. Experience managing RFIs, design approvals, change management, and change orders. Understanding of contractual risk allocation in design-build agreements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong leadership, decision-making, and conflict resolution abilities. Experience supporting client coordination, agency interface, and stakeholder engagement processes. Commitment to quality, safety, and high standards of project delivery. Preferred Qualifications: Professional Engineer (PE) License DBIA Certification Demonstrated experience managing complex infrastructure or design-build projects Public sector clients such as transit agencies, municipalities, or DOTs : SYSTRA USA provides a benefits package including medical, dental, 401k and other offerings that focus on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. SYSTRA USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Sponsorship assistance is not available for this position. Salary Range: $175,000-215,000, SYSTRA USA is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.