Senior Project Manager (Rail/Transit)

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager to work in the Freight Rail market sector in Northern California. This position will provide project management and technical services to freight rail and public agency clients in a thriving region. Specifically, this individual will work to pursue, manage, and deliver projects and respond to client needs related to rail projects. This position requires strong management skills and the ability to work with different facets of freight rail and public agency staff and capital projects.

The ideal candidate will have broad experience working with freight railroads and public agencies in California. Experience working with BNSF Railway, Union Pacific Railroad, and short line railroads and public agencies such as Caltrans, California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA), San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC), and Port of Stockton is highly desirable. The successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local standards and requirements associated with railway projects, design, operations, and maintenance and an understanding of project delivery processes for various phases of project development such as planning, conceptual design and feasibility, environmental documentation, preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E), and providing Design Support During Construction (DSDC) and Construction Management (CM). The ideal candidate will also act as a seller-doer project manager that leads project pursuits and helps grow market share, through cooperation with the Freight Rail Market Sector Leader and the business development and marketing team.

The position may require travel up to 50 percent of the time to participate in client projects, marketing pursuits, and internal meetings and events. This position also requires occasional in-office presence in any of the Northern California offices to participate in required meetings and for collaboration with other team members.

The primary duties of the Senior Railroad Project Manager in Northern California are to:

• Take responsibility for all aspects of client and design-team management of Class I railroad, freight, short line, commuter, and rail transit projects.
• Plan, direct, supervise, and monitor all aspects of multidisciplinary projects with a high degree of technical complexity and involving a large project staff of professionals and technicians; manage the assembly of design, plans, specifications, construction estimate packages, and other deliverables.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Serve as Project Manager on small, medium, and large transportation projects.
• Serve as a point of contact between the client and HDR and help to enhance client relationships and be involved in contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Participate in proposal development and other marketing activities as a seller-doer pursuit champion or support role, as appropriate.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and perform detailed QC reviews of railway projects.
• Work with Freight Rail Market Sector Leader and other area managers to coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project development to complete deliverables on schedule.
• Work with Freight Rail Market Sector Leader and other area managers to supervise project staff, act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers, and execute training for personnel as established by strategic plans.
• Perform other duties, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• California project experience and knowledge.

• 15+ years of experience within the railroad engineering industry and managing multidisciplinary railway projects and teams in office and field environments.

• Construction inspection or construction management experience.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.

• Knowledge of Class I railroad public projects and engineering requirements.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Ability to handle multiple assignments.

• Ability to travel for client meetings, site visits, field assessments, and construction management, as required.

• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office software (i.e., Word, Excel, Project), engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRoads/OpenRail), estimating and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P3 or SureTrak), and project management software (e.g., Prolog).

• Must be able to pass a background check

• Must be legally able to work in the United States and have a valid U.S. Driver’s License.