Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) ยท 1 day ago
Project Manager, Engineering & Construction
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expVirginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is responsible for promoting and expanding passenger and commuter rail services in Virginia. The Project Manager will plan and execute projects, ensuring they are completed on schedule and within budget while overseeing contracts and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Lead the oversight of all activities associated with projects throughout Virginia, which involves coordination with CSXT, NS, VRE, Amtrak, and Federal, State, and local entities, including right-of-way and utilities
Establish and oversee contracts with project support (GEC) and engineering and construction contractors while assuming full responsibility for and managing the project's budget, schedule, quality, and safety
Develop reports of project schedules and budgets and project updates/status reports for reporting to the Senior Director of Projects, the COO, and the CEO for VPRA as required
Develop project scopes, fees, and schedules for design contracts
Establish and maintain schedules and deadlines, holding self, stakeholders, and teams accountable to the set budgets and schedules
Lead projects from planning, development, design, and construction, including construction management and quality, as well as project close-out and post-implementation phases
Employ an understanding of rail and transit operations, including the environmental review process, to develop solutions with the support of the Director of Planning
Ensure all project deliverables are complete and coordinated through quality reviews in compliance with VPRA's quality program
Support VPRA's Mission and the Commonwealth at large via our Transforming Rail in Virginia Program
Demonstrate a track record of success in leading and implementing similar railroad and transit projects with the following clientele: WMATA, VRE, Amtrak, Class 1 freight owners, and similar entities
Review, monitor, and understand architectural design and operational information and present and review this information with staff, management, and stakeholders
Occasional statewide travel may be required for project-related tasks and nationally for conferences
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree in a related field
A minimum of 10 years of direct, relevant project management experience leading multi-million-dollar infrastructure Projects in the Transportation industry, preferably Rail Transit, Freight Rail, or Passenger Rail
Experience with engineering and design activities for passenger rail projects and familiarity with railroad engineering principles related to track and station elements
Experience managing contractors from procurement through contract close-out
Solid understanding of heavy civil/structural engineering principles and construction practices, and experience applying them to achieve successful project outcomes
Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings and specifications, including geotechnical, grading/drainage, trackwork, structures, electrical, signalization, stormwater management, and sediment/erosion control
Ability to perform independent, detailed reviews of technical and engineering documents, including plans, specifications, submittals, schedules, budgets, contract documents, and official correspondence, and respond to the same as appropriate
Ability to conduct independent research into engineering-related matters, prepare reports, present findings, and make recommendations
Ability to provide engineering and project management support on several projects simultaneously
Ability to work collaboratively with a project team to achieve stated goals and objectives
Knowledge of procurement methodology and experience developing the technical portions of procurement documents
Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, MS Project, Bluebeam Revu, and other project management tools
Ability to communicate verbally effectively and efficiently, and in writing, to support board meetings, public meetings, and internal management requirements
Knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation policies, funding, and legislative and regulatory requirements related to freight and rail Projects, including 49 CFR, Subtitle B, Ch. II and AREMA guidelines
Preferred
Professional engineering license in Virginia or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Familiarity with MS SharePoint, Primavera P6 scheduling (or comparable system), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
Direct experience leading the design and construction of passenger and commuter rail infrastructure
Relevant design, construction, and operations experience with Class 1 railroads, specifically CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Corporation
Active membership and participation in AREMA as a Committee Member on one or more of AREMA's technical committees or similar experience
Company
Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA)
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is responsible for promoting, sustaining, and expanding the availability of passenger and commuter rail service in the Commonwealth.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael McLaughlin
Chief Operating Officer
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