Location: New York,NY, USA
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.