Jacobs · 2 weeks ago
Rail Vehicle Project Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $200K/yrJacobs is a global leader in transportation consulting services, focused on developing vehicle and transportation solutions for public and private sectors. The Rail and Bus Vehicle Project Manager will oversee complex rolling stock procurements and ensure project deliverables meet specifications, budgets, and schedules while collaborating with clients and project teams.
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Responsibilities
Provide project management and technical support to rail and bus project assignments
Provide project management and engineering support in preparation of technical specifications for functional/ sub system/ testing/ maintenance & training requirements for transit vehicle or subsystem procurements or overhauls
Perform technical reviews of vehicle and subsystem design for transit, railroad and bus fleets, analyze requirements, and review and provide comments regarding disposition of Contract Deliverables
Support System integration of vehicle subsystems and complete vehicles from different suppliers for compatibility and functional performance
Assess performance and specification compliance of vehicles and subsystems
Manage the relationship and communication between the consultant team and the client, and between third parties and the client/consultant team
Assess contractor performance and compliance with client’s requirements, provide recommendations to the client, and implement the client’s directions
Support business development efforts as needed as determined by Jacobs program management and sales team
Perform or assign project management support activities within the constraints of project staffing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline
Professional experience in a rail vehicle, bus and transit engineering, fleet operations and maintenance, or manufacturing role
Demonstrated success in the role of subject matter expert on at least three new rail vehicle procurement or overhaul projects
Demonstrated knowledge and application of rail, bus and transit vehicle industry standards, systems, and practices
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences are critical
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
Experience with new rail and bus procurement and/or overhaul programs involving multiple modes is desirable
Professional Engineer license or equivalent is a strong plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
Founded in 1947
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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