Transit - Project Manager
Greenman-Pedersen Inc

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Job Description

GPIseeks an experiencedSenior Transit Project Managerto join our NJ operations. As the successful candidate, you will be the leadfor the development of studies, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of transit infrastructure projects, including conceptual, preliminary, and final designs involving light rail transit, bus rapid transit, commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, and freight rail improvements in the Tri-state area for such clients asNJ Transit, Amtrak, SEPTA, and/or PATCO.The position involves all aspects of the transit project development process, from the initial planning and environmental review stages through design, construction, and implementation. The successful candidate will lead business development and client engagement activities for planning, engineering, and construction services.

Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so,GPIwants you!

GPIis a multi-discipline engineering firm that has been providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture that is committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit:www.gpinet.com

Responsibilities:

• Client Manager to New Jersey and Philadelphia transit clients, leading technical marketing and proposal pursuits to procure key projects.
• Develop project scopes, fees, and schedules for design contracts.
• Design infrastructure and facilities lead post-design services during construction, construction services, and program management services.
• Meet with regional agency managers, departments, and senior staff to identify rail and transit project opportunities and the current needs of the agencies.
• Apply your understanding of rail and transit operations and understanding of the environmental review process to develop solutions and mentor staff.
• Involvement in Rail and Transit planning, including developing alternative analyses. Participate in other client activities and national events such as APTA and AREMA.
• Work with our recruiting team to identify, interview, and select outstanding candidatesto develop and grow our engineering staff within transit and rail engineering.
• Assumes ownership of assigned projects and executes successfully.
• Manage multiple, simultaneous efforts, including various topics and complexity projects.
• Monitors budgets and schedules of assigned projects.
• Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Identifies potential project prospects and assists/leads in preparing technical proposals to support marketing efforts.
• May Serve as Project Manager on a CM project or Resident Engineer on a Large CM project.
• Responsible for assigned project delivery and quality of deliverables.
• Knowledge and experience in managing projects in an active railroad environment requiring outage coordination and planning, as well as construction staging in an electrified railroad environment.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience, with 15 years of experience in the railroad and/or transit industry.
• PE license.
• Project Management experience in design and/or construction.
• Familiarity and experience with railroad and transit design specifications and requirements, including AREMA standards.
• Demonstrate solid presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working

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