Senior Project Manager - Rail

Requisition ID: 20465 

Job Category: Engineering; Infrastructure 

With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, we understand that challenges are changing rapidly in every industry. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative. We draw upon our 9,000 staff with experience in over 150 countries to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients, our employees, and the communities we serve.

Hatch is seeking a motivated, capable and organized Senior Project Manager with significant experience in the Rail and Transit sector.  The Ideal candidate, is well known in the heavy Rail and/or Urban Transit industry. In this role, you will be based in our New York City office.

Responsibilities:

• Program Management Support Services to assist in the strategy and oversight for the complete delivery of a Positive Train Control (PTC) system in the Northeastern United States;
• Work as a key member and leader within an integrated project delivery team, including agency staff;
• Provide guidance and direction to the agency Leadership Team regarding contractual and FRA regulatory matters to ensure timely completion of project activities in line with the approved Alternative Schedule;
• Provide support services to assist in the management and oversight of the testing program to satisfy contractual and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements;
• Testing as the both the host and as a tenant as applicable;
• Coordinate time for integration and testing including the availability of staff from all stakeholders;
• Provide guidance and technical support in review of all test results, commissioning plans, FRA documentation to ensure all paperwork is in order and correct;
• Track key metrics and provide analysis to mitigate negative trends;
• Provide technical assistance, attend, and coordinate as necessary, meetings related to this scope of services;
• Provide support services to assist in the development of implementation, alternatives, risk, and mitigation strategies;
• Provide other services as requested by agency to support the development and implementation of the Alternative Schedule.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university;
• 10 to 15 years of design and project management experience for heavy rail and/or large complex transit projects;
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in California;
• Solid understanding of traditional and alternative project deliver methods;
• Technically familiar with railway engineering design requirements and projects;
• Experience and interest in business development initiatives, and in the development and maintenance of client relations;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills;
• Must have sound knowledge of current engineering and construction principles, methods and practices;
• Familiar with various civil engineering software design tools;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to promote and work within a team environment;
• Consulting engineering experience would be an asset;
• Good knowledge of planning and other aspects of project controls;
• Track record of delivering projects on time and to budget.

We are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected status. If you have any special needs requirements, please let us know. We will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.