Project Manager
Hitachi•Pittsburgh, PA
•Hybrid
About The Position
Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Project Manager who is comfortable handling responsibilities ranging from administrative to strategic in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and follows a hybrid work arrangement. The Project Manager oversees planning, budgets, staffing, resources, costs, schedules, risks, safety, and quality for rail projects, while maintaining a strong relationship with the client and ensuring contractual and technical requirements are met.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of project management experience.
- Working knowledge of safety and security, Buy America regulations, train control systems, passenger vehicles, communication systems, traction electrification systems, and rail systems operations and maintenance.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- English proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- Previous project management experience on rail industry projects.
- Experience in customer management, scheduling, planning, critical path analysis, change order management, risk management, cost estimation, and contract negotiation.
Responsibilities
- Become thoroughly familiar with the project’s contractual obligations and technical aspects.
- Direct and review project planning to identify critical milestones and priorities.
- Determine and review budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule.
- Manage and review the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and meet budget goals.
- Help achieve cost and schedule objectives, identify potential problem areas, and take preventive action to meet critical milestones in each project phase.
- Present project status reviews to the client.
- Prepare or review cost and risk analyses and extra-work claims for the client.
- Maintain a strong client relationship.
- Help ensure that project delivery meets the client’s safety and quality assurance requirements.
- Perform other responsibilities as appropriate.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid vacation
- Flextime
- Training and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
