Senior Project Manager - Transit & Rail (PM)

Gannett Fleming, Inc. • VA

101d • $250,000 - $270,000

About The Position

GFT’s Washington DC team is looking for an experienced Project Manager - Transit & Rail (PM) responsible for leading and managing a Program Management / Construction Management Team overseeing the Design-Build of a major bus facility in Washington DC. At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience in project management, construction management, business, or related field managing large projects.
• Relevant bus or rail facility construction experience, preferably BEB facility.
• Experience with Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and hybrid Design-Build / Construction Manager at Risk (DB/CMR) and other incentive-based delivery methods.
• Proven ability to manage complex budgets and schedules.
• Knowledge of working in a public sector environment.
• Ability to pass a government background check.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, construction management, business, or related field.
• Professional Engineer Designation (P.E.) is required.
• PMP preferred.
• American Institute of Architects (AIA) Certification and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience managing large bus or rail transit related projects or programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a special focus on working with diverse and cross-cultural teams.
• Demonstrated leadership in leading large-scale projects as well as project development ranging from planning, alternatives analysis, environmental process, permitting, final design, construction, safety certification and commissioning facilities.
• Local to Washington DC Metropolitan Area and ability to work full-time on the project site.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Project Manager and primary point of contact for the owner.
• Manage all aspects of client, project / construction management, and Design-Build teams for Battery Electric Bus (BEB) facility.
• Full managerial responsibility for all aspects of the project including scope development and adherence, contract negotiations, cost control, staff management, quality control and financial management.
• Actively manage the client’s requirements for budget, schedule and program, project communications and documentation.
• Manage scopes of service involving substantial risk and complexity.
• Coordinates work efforts and reviews work performed and all project plans.
• Responsible for managing and delivering quality transportation projects on-time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the client.

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.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree