Project Manager, Transit & Rail

GFT•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is building a pipeline of Project Manager talent for its Transit & Rail Practice in Meriden, Connecticut. The position follows a hybrid work model and supports the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of rail and transit infrastructure projects throughout Connecticut and the Northeast. The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams and clients on commuter rail, passenger rail, and related transportation infrastructure improvements, from planning and design through construction support. The role involves working closely with clients, project partners, technical specialists, and design teams to deliver projects that improve mobility, safety, and accessibility. Project work may include rail stations, track, signals, communications, traction power, utilities, bridges, structures, civil infrastructure, and related rail systems. The Project Manager also supports project pursuits and client engagement while promoting safety, quality, collaboration, and successful project delivery. GFT is a privately held AEC firm with more than 5,000 employees. The stated salary range is $140,000–$153,000, dependent on experience and geographic location. The position is full-time, with core business hours of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Connecticut, or ability to obtain Connecticut licensure through reciprocity.
At least 10 years of progressive experience delivering rail, transit, transportation, or related infrastructure projects.
Experience managing or coordinating multidisciplinary rail and transit projects through planning, design, procurement, and construction support phases.
Ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, resources, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination.
Knowledge of project delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build.
Experience working with transportation and rail agencies such as CTDOT, Metro-North Railroad, MTA, Amtrak, or comparable agencies.
Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and maintain strong client relationships.
Strong communication, presentation, coordination, and leadership skills.
Experience serving as a Project Manager, Project Engineer, Design Manager, Design Lead, or in a similar role on rail, transit, or transportation infrastructure projects.
Direct involvement with commuter rail, passenger rail, rail stations, track, signals, communications, traction power, bridges, structures, civil infrastructure, or related rail systems.
Experience coordinating technical deliverables, design packages, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, and multidisciplinary submissions.
Ability to review technical work for quality, interdisciplinary coordination, and compliance with client requirements and applicable design standards.
Ability to support proposal development, project pursuits, and client engagement activities.

Nice To Haves

Established relationships with CTDOT, Metro-North Railroad, MTA, Amtrak, or other Northeast rail and transit clients.
Knowledge of Connecticut and Northeast rail infrastructure, agency standards, and project delivery requirements.
Design-Build or other alternative project delivery experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate rail and transit infrastructure projects and assignments from planning and design through construction support.
Serve as a key point of contact for clients, project partners, discipline leads, and other project stakeholders.
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to meet schedules, submission requirements, quality standards, and client expectations.
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and resources in coordination with project leadership.
Coordinate civil, structural, track, signals, communications, utilities, systems, and other technical disciplines involved in rail and transit projects.
Oversee the preparation, coordination, and review of drawings, specifications, design packages, cost estimates, schedules, and other technical deliverables.
Review project submissions for consistency, interdisciplinary coordination, quality, and compliance with client requirements and applicable design standards.
Coordinate design reviews and work with clients and technical teams to identify, communicate, and resolve design and project issues.
Support preliminary and final design activities for rail infrastructure improvements, including stations, track, signals, communications, utilities, structures, and related civil infrastructure.
Support Design-Build and other project delivery methods through design coordination, technical review, and collaboration with clients and project teams.
Monitor project progress and communicate schedule, scope, quality, and coordination issues to project leadership and clients.
Develop and maintain working relationships with rail and transportation agencies, project partners, consultants, and other stakeholders.
Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and junior staff and participate in reviewing their work.
Support proposal development, project pursuits, and other client-focused activities as needed.
Promote GFT's commitment to safety, quality, collaboration, and successful project delivery.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment combining in-person and remote work.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Wellness programs.
Parental leave.
Pet insurance.
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Professional development, including access to internal and external training programs and support for participation in professional organizations.
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.