Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

STV is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to provide leadership on complex rail and transit infrastructure programs within our Rail Systems group. This role is intended for a seasoned professional with deep technical understanding, strong client-facing capabilities, and a proven track record of delivering large, multi-disciplinary rail systems projects. The Senior Project Manager will play a critical role in shaping project strategy, guiding teams, and ensuring successful outcomes for our public agency clients.

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for major rail systems projects and programs, from planning through design, construction, testing, and commissioning
• Serve as a trusted advisor to transit agency clients, supporting strategic decision-making and long-term program objectives
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams including rail systems, traction power, electrical, signals, communications, and construction support
• Establish and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risk management plans, and quality control processes
• Oversee consultant, contractor, and joint venture partner performance to ensure contractual, technical, and financial compliance
• Lead project governance activities, including executive-level reporting, risk mitigation, and issue resolution
• Support procurement efforts, including RFP development, technical evaluations, and contract negotiations
• Mentor project managers and technical staff, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to business development activities such as proposal development, client engagement, and pursuit strategies

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of progressive experience managing rail, transit, or complex infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience leading large, multi-disciplinary rail systems projects for public-sector clients
• Strong background in rail systems, traction power, electrical systems, or transit infrastructure
• Proven ability to manage project teams, budgets, schedules, and risk at a senior level
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills

• Experience working directly with major transit agencies and large capital programs
• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Experience supporting pursuits, proposals, and client development activities

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

• 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 (8 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

STV is committed to paying all its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and / or certifications.