Principal Project Manager - NJ Transit

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Mott Mac Donald is looking for professionals to join our ever-expanding Transportation team here in the New Jersey and New York City Metro Area. We are currently looking for a Principal Project Manager with experience in the New Jersey and New York City Metro Area for the Rail Infrastructure Industry (NJ Transit) . The successful candidate is required to have a strong understanding of the design and construction industry in the New Jersey and New York City Metro Area and experience working on public agency projects.

The candidate will apply a comprehensive knowledge of various disciplines to be used during construction, as well as the methods and techniques to be utilized. The candidate must become thoroughly familiar with the required contractual obligations and technical aspects of prospective projects. In addition to construction supervision, the candidate is also responsible for field administration, field engineering, budgeting, change management, and project scheduling.

The candidate must possess a working understanding of the railroad industry, railroad operations, and railroad force account work. The candidate will work with senior agency staff, representatives from other railroads, permitting agencies, public utilities, and permitting agencies. The candidate will be well written and produce letters and monthly reports. The candidate will be well versed in project safety best practices.

Responsibilities of the position will include, but may not be limited to:

Lead the pursuit and execution of CD, PE, FD & Construction Management Phases of Rail Infrastructure projects, developing and evaluating plans and criteria, weighing alternatives and selecting the most cost-effective solution meeting the stakeholders and client’s needs.

Identify and evaluate future opportunities through engagement with the client, lead proposal development through the procurement process and support transportation business development efforts to build Mott Mac Donald’s reputation in New Jersey/New York.

Provide vision, support, and challenge to encourage collaborative, high performance team environments that promote analytical and resourceful problem solving, driving innovative approaches and alternative solutions.

Be invested in the development of Northeast Transportation staff through technical mentoring, leading effective communication, and supporting career advancement.

In this role, you will be expected to:

Serve as senior project manager or discipline task lead on large and complex projects with multi-disciplinary project teams.

Serve as project principal,…