Transit - Project Manager

Transit - Project Manager (Security)

GPI seeks an experienced Transit Project Manager to join our NJ operations. As the successful candidate, you will lead the development of studies, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of transit infrastructure projects, including conceptual, preliminary, and final designs involving light rail, bus rapid transit, commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, and freight rail improvements in the Tri‑state area for clients such as NJ Transit, Amtrak, SEPTA, and/or PATCO.

The position involves all aspects of the transit project development process, from the initial planning and environmental review stages through design, construction, and implementation. The successful candidate will also lead business development and client‑engagement activities for planning, engineering, and construction services.

Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you! GPI is a multi‑discipline engineering firm that has been providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building‑system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward‑thinking, innovative firm with a culture that is committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment.

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• Client Manager to New Jersey and Philadelphia transit clients, leading technical marketing and proposal pursuits to procure key projects.
• Develop project scopes, fees, and schedules for design contracts.
• Design infrastructure and facilities lead post‑design services during construction, construction services, and program management services.
• Meet with regional agency managers, departments, and senior staff to identify rail and transit project opportunities and the current needs of the agencies.
• Apply your understanding of rail and transit operations and environmental review processes to develop solutions and mentor staff.
• Involvement in rail and transit planning, including developing alternative analyses.
• Participate in other client activities and national events such as APTA and AREMA.
• Work with our recruiting team to identify, interview, and select outstanding candidates to develop and grow our engineering staff within transit and rail engineering.
• Assume ownership of assigned projects and execute successfully.
• Manage multiple, simultaneous efforts, including various topics and complex projects.
• Monitor budgets and schedules of assigned projects.
• Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Identify potential project prospects and assist/lead in preparing technical proposals to support marketing efforts.
• May serve as Project Manager on a CM project or Resident Engineer on a large CM project.
• Be responsible for assigned project delivery and quality of deliverables.
• Possess knowledge and experience in managing projects in an active railroad environment requiring outage coordination and planning, as well as construction staging in an electrified railroad environment.

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience, with 15 years of experience in the railroad and/or transit industry.
• PE license.
• Project management experience in design and/or construction.
• Familiarity and experience with railroad and transit design specifications and requirements, including AREMA standards.
• Demonstrate solid presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.