Project Manager - Rail/Transit (48277)

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Collins Engineers is seeking a Rail/Transit Project Manager II for our Norwood, Massachusetts, office. This position will be responsible for overseeing a team of subconsultants, monitoring budgets designs, and acting as the owner’s project manager. This is a great opportunity for a strong decision maker who enjoys client interaction and autonomy.   

Typical Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Perform complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices. 
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents. 
• Responsible for projects of varying size and complexity from inception to completion. 
• Take an active role in contract negotiations, project planning, project quality, and project profitability. 
• Oversee project budgets. 
• Accountable for project schedules and timely completion of projects. 
• Ensure accurate client billings and monitors outstanding accounts receivable. 
• Provide leadership in client management, proposal preparation, project scoping, and estimating project costs. 
• Maintain meaningful relationships with clients. 
• Direct and supervise the work of project teams and support staff. 
• Other duties may be assigned. 

* Relocation is available

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Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university. 
• Eight years or more experience in structural design and project management.  
• Experience in the design and construction of rail and transit facilities, buildings, railroads, bridges, or roadways. 
• Experience and proficiency with railroads and transit design specifications and requirements, including AREMA standards, preferred. 
• Experience with MBTA, MassDOT, Massport, Amtrak, and/or freight owner standards and procedures preferred. 
• Experience with project management software, including Primavera P6 and MS Project, preferred. 
• Owner project management experience a plus. 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus. 
• Active participation or willingness to participate in other client activities and national events such as APTA, AREMA, and The New England Railroad Club preferred. 
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification required. 
• Valid driver’s license. 

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary : $130,000 - $160,000