Senior Project Manager - Transit & Rail Systems

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 looking for a rail systems engineer to fulfill a Senior Project Manager role, with 10+ years of experience, to deliver the recent California High Speed Rail (CAHSR) contract award and support the rail system teams within North America. The successful Senior Project Manager will lead the project delivery and provide technical support to Mott MacDonald projects across the West Coast of the US (United States) The role will feature the following aspects:

Responsibilities

• An experienced engineer/manager in a large project delivery organization working directly with the client, contractors, and other consultant teams
• Co-ordinate with the rail systems design teams, across the West Coast and North America to establish a harmonious and constructive single team environment
• Capable of completing work in a controlled environment to meet budget and schedule requirements using teams and resources across the West Coast and North America
• Communicate directly with the client’s Project Director and management team, and the Contractor’s Project Management team on all aspects of project delivery including high-level program status and regular progress reports
• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure all relevant stakeholders are engaged, such that interfaces are considered and appropriately managed. Be prepared to take a lead role in the identification and resolution of interfaces

Candidate Specification

Our team of professionals provides innovative engineering solutions for the North American transportation and infrastructure industry with unprecedented success. We invite applications from candidates with the following skills and experience: 

• A master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering in a relatable subject
• At least 10 years’ experience successfully leading the delivery of major rail projects in a client facing role with a focus on delivery, schedule, and budgets
• Working knowledge of high-speed rail systems and procedures with a good understanding of design integration to deliver quality solutions with a focus on track and Overhead Contact Systems (OCS)
• Business developer, with experience in developing client trusting relationships and identifying new scope on major projects
• Proven team leader to facilitate the deployment skills to enable career-defining performances
• PE (Professional Engineer) registration for California is desired
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Our 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.

Salary Range: $127,000 - $165,000

Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance

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. 
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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, excellence