Project Executive - Transit & Rail

Rosendin•San Jose, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior-level leader with expertise in managing large-scale transit and rail infrastructure projects. Responsible for strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and successful delivery of complex transportation initiatives. Oversees project budgets, schedules, and compliance with regulatory standards while ensuring safety and quality. Builds strong partnerships with public agencies, contractors, and engineering teams to drive operational excellence and innovation.

Requirements

Must possess the utmost of personal integrity and have the ability to create and lead an organization culture of collaboration, both internally and externally, in order to maintain the superior reputation of firm
Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and procedures
Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Accubid and Oracle experience preferred
Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position
Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others

Nice To Haves

PE license a plus
Proven experience mentoring and managing others
Business development/heavy client interaction a plus

Responsibilities

Lead multi-million-dollar transit and rail projects from concept through completion.
Actively manage the workload, professional development, and client development skills of project management staff.
Promote positive customer relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all contractors, subcontractors and vendors, and continually instilling this philosophy in the project team with regard to safety, quality, customer service and profitability.
Initiate, execute, and document a quality job start-up meeting for your project(s).
Manage and maintain “Strategic Partner” subcontractor and vendor relationships, including verification of timely payment.
Perform monthly project reviews with project teams to ensure adherence to schedules, quality of work, safety, administration and profitability.
Analyze available and qualified personnel and make specific project assignments to meet project needs.
Assist the PMs and Superintendents with resolution of specific issues and requests.
Manage customer relations and change order negotiations.
Represent company/project in meetings with client, subcontractors, etc.
Represent the Company at project Senior Management meetings.
Schedule, facilitate, and document project close out meetings.
Verify project data sheets and photos (with client’s permission) for all completed projects.