Project Managers (Rail Transit & NYCT)

Tectonic MSA•Forest Hills, NY

About The Position

Tectonic is actively seeking experienced, full-time Project Managers for upcoming MTA Transit projects (NYC Transit, Metro North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, Staten Island Railway, 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Managing the scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality of multiple rail transit construction and design-build projects from commencement to completion; Coordinating and scheduling 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 a project team; Interfacing with owner management teams and labor resources, and acting as owners-representative in all forums; Reviewing schedules and estimates for accuracy; Participating in change order negotiations (including assisting in the creation of scopes of work and independent estimates); Coordinating and executing contractor access and protection requests including track outages / GOs, foul time, property access requests, flag protection, and force-account labor (i.e., track, signal, power, and other owner-employed disciplinary labor groups); Chair meetings and lead project presentations as owners-representative; Reviewing and commenting on all meeting minutes; Reviewing proposals, invoices, requisitions, and purchase orders for processing; Visiting the project site as needed; As well as all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant management and project leadership experience managing ap project and associated staff; any other suitable combination of education, training or experience is acceptable
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, or CCM Certification is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Managing the scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality of multiple rail transit construction and design-build projects from commencement to completion
Coordinating and scheduling 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 a project team
Interfacing with owner management teams and labor resources, and acting as owners-representative in all forums
Reviewing schedules and estimates for accuracy
Participating in change order negotiations (including assisting in the creation of scopes of work and independent estimates)
Coordinating and executing contractor access and protection requests including track outages / GOs, foul time, property access requests, flag protection, and force-account labor (i.e., track, signal, power, and other owner-employed disciplinary labor groups)
Chair meetings and lead project presentations as owners-representative
Reviewing and commenting on all meeting minutes
Reviewing proposals, invoices, requisitions, and purchase orders for processing
Visiting the project site as needed
All 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