Sr. Project Manager

SYSTRA is a global leader in the mass transit and railroad industries. SYSTRA USA has a presence in multiple geographic locations across the country: New York (Headquarters), New Jersey, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. SYSTRA has been a dominant force in US railroad operations for more than 30 years. Globally, our firm has implemented railroad engineering projects in over 150 countries. We are currently seeking a Sr. Project Manager, reporting to the Vice President-Infrastructure in our New Jersey office. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Responsible for the scope development, scope management and commercial performance of the projects to meet project goals and objectives. * Assign, manage, and perform project work including scope, schedule, and budget and produce accurate and timely financial and project reporting and client deliverables as required. * Technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating projects, including the investigation, development, and approaches for the project. * Participate in developing proposals, including technical design and cost estimates and participate in client presentations to secure new work. * Seal drawings as required. * Ensure managers and engineers/designers are following relevant federal, state, local, and industry standards. * Analyze and review the design requirements to ensure match with customers' specifications. * Enforce QA/QC policies, and identify possible quality and safety issues within the scope of the project in order to fulfill project-related contractual requirements. * Perform site investigations as required. * Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications, and structural repairs. * Review and approve designs developed by staff. Required Minimum Education, Licenses & Work Experience * Bachelors degree in a related Engineering field (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical). * Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required. * 10 to 15 years progressively responsible experience working on major transportation infrastructure projects. * Proven experience and demonstrated ability to perform duties. * Strong management and leadership skills. * Demonstrated ability to manage all financial aspects of major projects. * Experience managing multiple resources (employees and sub-consultants) to deliver projects within guidelines. * Effective client management skills. * Ability to: * Make decisions and recommendations that are considered authoritative on issues that have an extensive impact. * Solve complex technical design problems. * Make independent judgments on engineering problems and methods. * Proficiency in the following software programs: MS Excel, Word, and Outlook; AutoCAD; a project management software such as MS Project, Primavera, or SureTrak; and ability to quickly learn software programs. * Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally to all SYSTRA office locations, including being assigned to project offices, if applicable. Desired Education, Licenses & Work Experience * PMP Certification. * MS in relevant engineering field. * Leadership role in a relevant professional organization. SYSTRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Created: 2024-12-28