Senior Transit & Rail Manager
Company: Vanasse Hangen Brustlin , Inc.
Location: Falls Church
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Senior Transit & Rail Manager
Job Locations
US-VA-Tysons Corner - US-DC-Washington - US-NC-Charlotte -
US-NC-Raleigh
ID
2023-3988
Category
Engineering
Type
Regular Full-Time
Career Stage Type
Experienced
# of Openings
1
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION Senior Transit & Rail Project Manager -
DC/Tysons/Charlotte/Raleigh VHB is seeking a Senior Transit & Rail
Project Manager to work in our growing Mid-Atlantic region. This
rolewill 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
- 15+ years of progressive technical experience in transit and
rail planning/engineering/program management and implementation of
transit and rail projects
- PE license
- 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! 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. #LI-KS1
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