Senior Transit & Rail Project Manager

About the position

VHB is seeking a Senior Transit & Rail Project Manager to work in our growing Mid-Atlantic region. This role will lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers and designers in the development of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of high-profile 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 high-profile transit and rail 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 promote the VHB Transit & Rail 'brand' and to achieve industry excellence and consistency

Requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

• 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 and scheduling applications such as MS Project or Primavera

Benefits

• 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