Vehicle Engineering Project Manager

STV • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

STV's Transit Vehicle Group within the Transportation and Infrastructure Division is seeking an experienced Vehicle Engineering Project Manager to join our Vehicles/Systems Engineering team as part of the Centers of Excellence in Los Angeles, California . This role supports clients in the procurement, delivery, and support of next-generation transit vehicles, including rapid transit cars, commuter rail locomotives, passenger coaches, and their associated maintenance and operations programs.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Solid understanding of passenger rail vehicles and major vehicle subsystems.
• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited four-year program in engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to support a wide range of project management and technical activities.
• Ability to work on fast-paced, large, multi-disciplinary rail projects requiring creative thinking and innovative problem-solving.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, primarily for short-duration or same-day client site visits.
• Demonstrated ability to meet client needs and operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Minimum of 12 years of industry experience.
• At least 5 years of recent experience in a project management role supporting a transit or passenger rail agency, rail vehicle manufacturer, or major vehicle subsystem supplier.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering background and hands-on engineering experience are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead key client relationships and manage day-to-day project activities related to the procurement of rail vehicle fleets.
• Coordinate internal resources to ensure timely, high-quality, and cost-effective execution of project tasks.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget in accordance with STV and client requirements.
• Prepare internal and external project correspondence and documentation.
• Track open action items, assign tasks to team members, monitor progress, and participate in client and project team meetings.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, logs, reports, and tracking tools.
• Identify, document, and monitor project risks and issues, including mitigation strategies.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal staff, clients, contractors, and other external stakeholders.
• Maintain required project management records in compliance with STV and client standards.
• Identify efficiencies and recommend process improvements to enhance value and reduce costs.
• Participate in client, manufacturer, and contractor site visits as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees