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

Hatch is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager with Transit experience to join their North American Infrastructure group in Houston, TX. The role involves managing projects related to rail vehicle engineering, ensuring effective utilization of staff, maintaining communication with clients, and overseeing project completion within schedules and budgets. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing new business opportunities and preparing technical and cost proposals.

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 by establishing priorities and managing employees
• Review and manage projects to ensure completion of work within schedules and budgets
• Maintain communication with client regarding the project; forecasting staffing requirements and assisting in development of employee skill requirements needed for projects
• 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 the subcontractors to accomplish assigned tasks within budget and schedule
• Monitor financial performance of projects and make recommendations for corrective actions, when needed
• 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 and critical thinking skills
• Broad-based rail vehicle engineering knowledge
• Ability to manage, direct and supervise the work efforts of a professional and technical staff on assigned vehicle projects
• Strong organizational skills and ability to 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
• Opportunity to work on exciting projects