Transit and Rail - Boston, United States - Vanasse Hangen Brustlin , Inc.

Description

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION
Transit & Rail Project Manager | Boston - hybrid

VHB is seeking a Senior Transit & Rail Project Manager to work in our growing New England market.

This role will lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers and designers in the development of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of 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 multiple, simultaneous efforts including 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 improve the VHB Transit & Rail 'brand' and to achieve industry excellence and consistency

Skills & Abilities

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 applications such as MS Project or Primavera

Minimum Requirements

BS in Civil Engineering or related field

8+ years required of progressive technical experience in transit and rail planning/engineering/program management and implementation of transit and rail projects

PE license in MA preferred

Minimum of 5 years as a Project Manager

Proven ability to manage a multidisciplinary team

We are VHB We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments.

Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

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

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast.

We're growing, and we hope you'll join us

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VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity.

All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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