Project Director (Rail Transit & NYCT)

Tectonic MSA•Forest Hills, NY

About The Position

Tectonic is actively seeking an experienced, full-time Project Director for upcoming large Rail & Transit projects (for clients including NYC Transit, Metro North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, Staten Island Railway, MTA Bus, etc.), as well as for upcoming NJ Transit and Amtrak projects! This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, and opportunities to work on challenging and exciting projects.

Requirements

Must have over 10 years of relevant management and project leadership experience managing large-scale projects and associated staff; any other suitable combination of education, training or experience will be considered
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Business Management is required
Must have experience with, executing design-build and/or construction projects within an operating rail transit system, including general knowledge of rail transit operations
Must have an understanding of the fundamentals of rail industry codes, standards, and requirements, with the ability to comprehend construction plans and documents
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; with outstanding interpersonal skills
Must be detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Must be willing to work nights and weekends as needed
May also require a valid, clean driver’s license and personal vehicle to travel to project site as needed

Nice To Haves

Valid PE License, RA License, CCM Certification, or PMP Certification is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Managing the scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality of large-scale and/or bundled packages of rail transit construction and design-build projects from commencement to completion
Coordinating and scheduling construction oversight, design compliance, engineering and inspection services, maintaining client and subcontractor relationships, and generating and maintaining project status reports
Reviewing and commenting on design documents, including performing constructability reviews; reviewing and approving reports and construction-phase documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, building codes, and all other related regulations and applicable industry standards
Overseeing and managing the project team, responsible for overall project delivery Serve as primary point of contact to the client on all project-related matters
Visiting the project site as needed
Any other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and career advancement
Tuition reimbursement to advance education
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days
Company-observed, paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing opportunities
Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and life coverage
High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and dependent care
Commuter benefits for public transportation costs
Short and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program