Sr. Project Manager(Rail/Transit)

Sr. Project Manager(Rail/Transit)
Job Locations

US-MD-Sparks | US-MD-White Marsh | US-PA-Exton
ID
2024-5127

Category
Project Management

Type
Full-Time Regular – 40 hours

Posted Date
8 months ago(1/30/2024 8:47 PM)

Overview

KCI is seeking a Senior Project Manager with experience in track design to join the rail and transit team. The preferred candidate is a skilled project manager with broad knowledge of rail systems and track design. The selected candidate will work directly with a client in Baltimore as an embedded member of their team, overseeing projects.
Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, were building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

THE COMPANY
KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.
KCI is currently ranked #48 on Engineering News-Records list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.
KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION
We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.
We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

9 – 14 years of experience in transportation (Rail/Transit).
Past experience working on rail and transit facilities is preferred, but not required
Experience working with rail and transit agencies
Experience in managing large projects, and a proven ability to manage complex budgets and schedules
Able to manage and oversee a team of consultants or contractors performing design or construction work within a railroad/transit ROW
Be engaged with the project to ensure that the project is delivered within budget and schedule
Conduct weekly progress meetings with stakeholders
Provide technical analysis, cost analysis support, and review all requests for changes that were submitted
Professional Engineering License for Maryland is preferred, but not required

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required. Masters degree preferred.
Minimum of 9 – 14 years of professional experience.
Appropriate professional certification preferred.
Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Performance Expectations

Complete Annual Individual Training Program
Mentor and train staff
Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
Develop and maintain customer relationships by soliciting monthly performance feedback, identifying client needs, and identifying the next project
Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements
Manage work routine of all assigned staff and assign job activities as required
Complete other duties as required/assigned
Provide input to develop project-specific safety plans and implement project safety plans and ensure compliance with all Federal, state, nd local safety rules and regulations
Report monthly proposal results to operations manager
Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target(75%-80% typical)
Attend bi-weekly(or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks
Chart and provide project performance results
Consult and coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants as required
Deliver all projects on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope
Ensure effective use of equipment and personnel
Meet monthly(or more frequently as necessary) with project analyst to review project invoices
Meet monthly with practice leader to review project performance
Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters
Prepare and submit monthly project completion report
Prepare interpractice agreements and/or outside requests as required
Prepare monthly progress reports for all projects
Prepare monthly project staff utilization plan
Propose and negotiate scope, schedule and fee estimate for tasks and projects
Provide bi-weekly percent complete data to project assistant
Provide monthly project updates to practice leader
Provide monthly WIP/AR comments to the operations manager
Provide technical project and staff oversight
Provide weekly new project budget data to the practice leader
Serve as project or task manager on select projects
Compare field data to design plans
Conduct site visits and gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes and photographs as needed
Prepare preliminary concept designs and submit for approval
Read and interpret technical documents required for project execution

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.