Metro Rail Architect Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Dewberry is currently seeking a Rail & Transit Architecture Lead to work in our Boston, MA office.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate!

This strategic hire for Dewberry’s National Architecture Practice is an opportunity to join our Transportation Market Segment.  This is an exciting leadership position for the right candidate, with existing projects in New York City and Washington DC metro areas, and a strategic vision to grow the practice to Boston and beyond.

The firm maintains a robust resume of rail transit related structures, primarily focused on rail station design and rehabilitation.  We focus on design opportunities in New York City and Washington DC metro areas, including service expansion, ADA accessibility upgrades and improvements, and state of good repair projects.  We have delivered this work in a variety of delivery platforms including conventional Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build. 

Dewberry intends to grow this practice geographically through expansion into the Boston, Massachusetts metropolitan area, working from our established office in Boston. 

We are seeking a Rail & Transit Architecture Lead to grow this initiative.  This individual will work closely with our Architecture Practice and experienced Engineering Teams to expand our portfolio to include larger geographies and project typologies.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

How will you do this?

• Collaborate across geographies and disciplines to pursue, win, and deliver Rail & Transit work for Dewberry.
• Work closely with Clients, managing relationships and day-to-day individual project needs.
• Work closely with internal teams to conceptualize, design, and produce project documentation.
• Participate in Business Development and Marketing activities, independently and in conjunction with others, including RFPs and Interviews.
• Work directly with new & existing Clients to develop and maintain robust relationships, including day-to-day Project Management for key projects.
• Supervise internal teams in the preparation of design deliverables for all phases of design.
• Set, monitor and maintain project budgets, work plans, and schedules through all phases of the design process.

We are looking for:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience, with demonstrated experience in rail and transit related structures, including rail stations.
• Interest, supporting portfolio, and client relationships focused on the design of urban transportation infrastructure.
• Active architecture license in Massachusetts, with the ability to obtain reciprocal licensure in other states.
• Demonstrated experience in the management and delivery of projects for Rail and Transportation agencies.
• Working knowledge of Codes and regulations that govern this work.
• Keen interest in business development including the preparation of technical and cost proposals.

Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.