Project Manager, Transit & Rail

GFT • Boston, MA

23h • $140,000 - $153,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is building a pipeline of Project Manager talent for its Transit & Rail Practice in Meriden, Connecticut. The role follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance at the Meriden office. The Project Manager will support the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of rail and transit infrastructure projects throughout Connecticut and the Northeast, including commuter rail, passenger rail, and related transportation improvements. The role works closely with clients, project partners, technical specialists, and multidisciplinary design teams.

The successful candidate will manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, quality, and deliverables; coordinate multidisciplinary teams and technical disciplines; oversee and review project submissions; and maintain relationships with clients, transportation agencies, and other stakeholders. The position also supports design reviews, construction support, Design-Build and other project delivery methods, proposal development, and client engagement. GFT emphasizes safety, quality, collaboration, and successful project delivery.

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.
• Minimum 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 Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build project delivery methods.
• 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 in a Project Manager, Project Engineer, Design Manager, Design Lead, or 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 contact for clients, project partners, discipline leads, and other stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary 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.
• Oversee 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 (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior