Rail Transit Systems Project Manager

SYSTRA•San Francisco, CA

2d•$175,000 - $215,000•Onsite

About The Position

SYSTRA delivers architecture, engineering and construction and program management services to our clients that offer public transportation, public education and public housing to our communities. We partner with public transportation owners and operators of bridges, buses, commuter and intercity, high-speed and light rail, mass rapid transit and tunnels, helping them provide safe, efficient and reliable public transportation. SYSTRA also serves public facility authorities that provide safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools and offer affordable housing to communities. Ranked 18th in US mass transit and rail design by Engineering News-Record (ENR), SYSTRA has been a trusted partner to public agencies and operators throughout the US since 1985 and employs nearly 200 personnel nationwide. Part of SYSTRA Group, a world-leading engineering and consulting firm, SYSTRA is supported by the over 10,500 employees worldwide. Using a collaborative approach built on the firm’s value of Connected Teams, we provide our clients and partners access to the best skills worldwide via sharing information, tools, best practices, and processes. We’re looking for a Rail Transit Systems Project Manager in our Power and Systems Group to help drive the objectives and challenges our valued clients have trusted us to solve for them. You will be assigned to our San Jose, CA project office. As a Project Manager you will join a world-class team of high-performing engineers, designers, drafters and others who work collectively to ensure client projects continue to thrive while remaining on track and budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent work experience
Experience on US based transit and rail projects
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Minimum 7 years of experience as a Project Manager on electrical, transit and rail based projects
Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and external partners.
Strong knowledge of project controls, including budget, schedule, scope, and risk management.
Experience managing RFIs, design approvals, change management, and change orders.
Understanding of contractual risk allocation in design-build agreements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong leadership, decision-making, and conflict resolution abilities.
Experience supporting client coordination, agency interface, and stakeholder engagement processes.
Commitment to quality, safety, and high standards of project delivery.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) License
DBIA Certification
Demonstrated experience managing complex infrastructure or design-build projects
Public sector clients such as transit agencies, municipalities, or DOTs

Responsibilities

Lead coordination of multidisciplinary teams across engineering, architecture, systems, utilities, and construction.
Manage subconsultants and maintain effective interfaces with contractors and key suppliers.
Oversee fast-track schedules and phased design package development and delivery.
Support cost control efforts and constructability reviews during the design process.
Coordinate RFIs, design reviews, approvals, and change management activities.
Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
Administer scope management and change order management processes.
Prepare and manage executive reporting and support project governance requirements.
Facilitate collaboration among the owner, designer, contractor, and other project partners.
Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, agency leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders.
Support public meetings, stakeholder engagement, and agency coordination activities.
Resolve conflicts proactively and make timely, informed project decisions.
Maintain quality, safety, and client satisfaction throughout project delivery.
Ensure all deliverables comply with SYSTRA’s Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures.