Senior Project Manager - Transit

Reference #: 1269

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.Mott MacDonald is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in large-scale, complex transit and/or transportation infrastructure projects to join our dynamic team located in our Pittsburgh office.This is an excellent opportunity to manage transit facility and infrastructure projects including interfacing and reporting to our key clients, monitoring and managing budget and schedules, and general project coordination. You will lead, pursue, develop, and execute complex, multi-disciplinary, high-profile projects from start to close-out to deliver client projects and programs.As a key member of our team, you will lead various pursuits to win great work, grow accounts to maximize opportunities for Mott MacDonald, and oversee the delivery of excellent projects. You will play a lead role in gaining trust with our clients and key stakeholders.The role will be challenging, complex, varied and offer opportunities for career development with the opportunity to grow the business in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and Midwest.Job Responsibilities:

Provide vision and leadership to staff

Lead the development and execution of transit and/or transportation infrastructure projects

Through project efforts and involvement in industry activities, develop and maintain client relations

Plan, organize and work with technical groups in the delivery of transit and/or transportation infrastructure engineering project requirements including the provision of technical support to designers

Scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of design disciplines and sub consultants

Collecting, monitoring and evaluating design submissions, cost estimates, and construction schedules from contractors, public agencies, utility companies, and designers

Support to business development and strategic initiatives, including preparation of proposals

Nurturing an innovative, challenging, collaborative and high-performing work environment, which supports and fosters the Mott MacDonald values and culture where results are driven by a total team effort.Candidate Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with master's degree preferred

Over 10 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years of PM experience relating primarily to large-scale transit and/or transportation infrastructure projects

PE license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or ability to obtain it within 6 months

Technical knowledge of light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail system elements and bus rapid transit design and operations including knowledge in the interactions of rail, city infrastructure and roadways

Demonstrated leadership with multi-discipline teams to execute transit-related projects; delivering projects on time and to budget

Ability to scope and estimate complex projects

Ability to develop and maintain client relationships

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both written and orally

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills in complex and changing environments

Able to implement in-depth Quality Control and Quality Assurance proceduresOur teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don't have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let's discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.Equal employment opportunity is the law.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.More about Mott MacDonald

We're a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellenceAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or disability status.