Engineer VII - Senior Project Manager
About The Position
RailPros is seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager to join its engineering team. The role leads civil engineering design tasks and projects independently, drawing on broad civil design experience that may include transit and transportation, hydrology and hydraulics, and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E). Projects include public and private work, railway engineering support, and the design or review of civil, utility, and drainage plans in locations across the United States. The position leads major or multiple moderate-sized project teams and oversees project and client-account financial performance. It also participates in project reviews to support quality and alignment with project goals. The manager may perform design work as project needs require and is responsible for managing project budgets, schedules, resources, and client needs. The position includes supervisory responsibility for engineering projects, teams, or organizational segments. Responsibilities include recommending required facilities, personnel, and funding; overseeing technical, legal, and financial program issues; determining program objectives and requirements; and developing standards and guidelines. The job is based in San Diego, California, with travel of up to 30% and a day shift. RailPros describes a varied project portfolio, opportunities for career growth, use of Civil 3D and other industry tools, and support for professional licensure and ongoing development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
- At least 15 years of general civil engineering design experience, including a mix of roadway, drainage, earthwork, hydrology and hydraulics, and development of construction plans, specifications, and estimates.
- Experience working with multiple disciplines within a project scope.
- Experience in field engineering and/or design support during construction.
- Proficiency in technical writing, specifically specifications in multiple formats.
- High proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Proficiency in site grading, utility and drainage design, street improvement design, and public works design.
- Site development experience.
- Experience developing and leading design teams and mentoring junior engineers.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and balance budgets, schedules, resources, client needs, and design work.
- Willingness to travel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, client relations skills, and persuasion and negotiation skills for critical issues.
- Proposal writing experience.
- Experience in business development and marketing business services.
- Proficiency with email, text, and standard office applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- 20 or more years of prior experience.
- At least 5 years of project management experience.
- Proficiency in hydrology/hydraulic design and calculations.
- Experience with transit-related projects, including facilities.
- Track design experience.
- Traffic design experience.
- Experience in both public and private sectors.
- Experience using MicroStation.
- Experience with SUSMPs, WQMPs, and SWPPPs.
- QSD/QSP registration.
- Facility design experience.
- Right of Entry permit processing experience.
- Engagement in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.
- Business development skills.
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards and guidelines.
- Established relationships with railroad clients.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent, or authorization of CLPO.
- Membership in a professional practice organization, national board membership or officer role, recognition as an expert in statewide activity, and service as a resource for national activities and organizations.
Responsibilities
- Lead a major project team or several moderate-sized project teams.
- Oversee and analyze the financial performance of client accounts and engineering projects.
- Participate in project reviews to ensure quality and alignment with goals.
- Manage multiple projects, including budgets, schedules, resources, and client needs; perform design work as needed.
- Supervise and manage a variety of engineering projects and several organizational segments or teams.
- Recommend the facilities, personnel, and funds required to carry out programs.
- Oversee technical, legal, and financial issues for an entire program.
- Determine program objectives and requirements.
- Develop standards and guidelines.
- Develop and lead design teams and mentor junior engineers.
- Support proposal writing, business development, and marketing of services.
- Travel as required, up to 30%.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans, with employee-to-family coverage.
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional voluntary options.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Wellness programs and resources.
- Discount programs.
- Company merchandise allowance for the online store.
- Health Savings Account with employer match.
- Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement.
- Flexible Spending Account for dependent care expenses.
- Employee Assistance Programs.
- Professional development, training, and career growth opportunities.
- Support for obtaining professional licenses, including a California PE license.
- Work-life balance initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
