Project DirectorBuilding on our continued success, we are looking for an experienced rail professional to join our team as a
Project Director in New York.You will provide subject matter expertise and support to the clients Construction & Development (C&D) Program Executive, Signals & Train Control Business Unit on the subject of project and program management and act as a Project Director for the client.
Key Accountabilities - Provide executive leadership and direction for major capital projects.
- Align program execution with the clients Capital Program priorities, including system modernization, reliability improvements, capacity increases, and accessibility goals.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams involved in design, engineering, construction, operations, and systems integration.
- Oversee the development of engineering deliverables, including design documents, system specifications, technical studies, and construction plans.
- Ensure system design and installation adhere to signaling standards, including interface specification requirements.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as the client internal engineering standards.
- Manage installation scheduling amid limited track access windows and operational constraints unique to the client.
- Oversee contract development, negotiation, and administration for design - build contracts.
- Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and design deliverables.
- Coordinate program activities with major engineering contractors and subcontractors.
- Manage program - level budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and financial performance.
- Monitor schedule milestones, risk exposure, performance metrics, and capital program reporting requirements.
- Ensure adherence to the client Capital Program governance, project controls, and reporting processes.
- Ensure all project activities comply with relevant regulations, codes, and standards.
- Lead oversight for engineering and construction activities associated with CBTC deployment.
- Identify and mitigate program risks related to technical design, construction, schedule, budget, and operations.
- Oversee testing, integration, and system validation across program lines.
- Coordinate with the client operations to ensure seamless system integration and readiness for revenue service.
- Support post - commissioning optimization to achieve reliability and performance benchmarks.
- Provide regular program updates to senior stakeholder leadership, board committees, and government oversight bodies.
- Communicate risks, mitigation strategies, milestones, and performance status with clarity and transparency.
- Maintain stakeholder trust by ensuring project decisions support safety, service reliability, and public benefit.
Experience, skills, knowledge, and competencies. - A master's degree in engineering or related field. In lieu of a master's or advanced degree in System Engineering, or related field.
- Significant experience working with system design for major modernization programs.
- Demonstrated experience in a managerial/leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing contractors, subcontractors, or vendors.
- Direct management experience in transit.
- Strong understanding of CBTC systems, signal modernization, wayside/vehicle integration, and transit communication systems.
- Expertise in reviewing and approving engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for complex transit systems.
- Proficiency in oversight, technical coordination, and field safety management.
- Executive - level communication and stakeholder management.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multi - disciplinary teams and complex programs.
- Strong risk management, problem - solving, and strategic planning skills.
- Must possess strong business administrative skills (i.e., presentations, report and letter writing, time management, etc.).
- Experience with budgeting, resource allocation, scheduling, and progress monitoring.
For the right person, this role presents a fantastic opportunity to develop their career, joining an established and passionate team, with ambitious plans to grow.
We offer benefits such as: - Competitive compensation packages
- Healthcare insurance premiums (100% paid for by us)
- Generous vacation leave entitlement (25 days)
- 401K with employer matching contributions
- Access to Employee Discount Program via LifeMart
NRC supports flexible working practices, and we understand that life balance is an important part of our employees' lives. We offer a wide range of flexible work/life balance options such as hybrid (home/office) working, flexible working hours where appropriate.
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