Project Manager - Transit - Houston

Hatch - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

5,001-10,000 employees

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The Project Manager - Transit position at Hatch involves overseeing and managing transit-related projects within the North American Infrastructure group. The role focuses on ensuring effective utilization of staff, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and fostering communication with clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating project tasks, monitoring financial performance, and developing new business opportunities while working in a flexible and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the effective utilization of professional/technical staff on assigned projects
• Perform technical and contract-related analysis, cost estimating, coordinating and monitoring project assignments
• Review and manage projects to ensure completion of work within schedules and budgets
• Maintain communication with clients regarding the project; forecasting staffing requirements and assisting in development of employee skill requirements
• Prepare scope of work, monitoring work progress and budgeting throughout assignment; provide analysis of change orders
• Coordinate the interaction of all subject matter experts, supporting staff and subcontractors to accomplish assigned tasks
• Monitor financial performance of projects and make recommendations for corrective actions
• Develop new business opportunities
• Manage and work with Business Development Staff to prepare successful technical and cost proposals
• Participate in client interviews

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited University
• 7 - 10 years of progressive rail vehicle engineering and project management experience
• Diverse technical and contract skills
• Solid understanding of Train Control
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Broad-based rail vehicle engineering knowledge
• Ability to manage, direct and supervise the work efforts of a professional and technical staff
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and work well within a team
• Ability to travel when required

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) Registration
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate
• Experience with Transit Projects

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development