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Project Executive

New York, NY · On-site

... rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly ... Position Description The Project Executive will support one or more transportation projects to ...

HDR

Project Executive

New York, NY

... rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly ... Position Description The Project Executive will support one or more transportation projects to ...

Tutorperini

Project Executive

New York, NY · On-site

$300K - $450K/yr

... Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects. Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent DESCRIPTION As a Project Executive at WDF, reporting to a VP of ...

Tutor Perini

Project Executive

New York, NY · On-site

$300K - $450K/yr

... Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects. Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent DESCRIPTION As a Project Executive at WDF, reporting to a VP of ...

Tutor Perini

Senior Project Manager

Miami, FL · On-site

... Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, Minute Maid Park in Houston and multiple airport ... Reports to a Project Executive, or Business Unit Leader. Directly manages Project Managers ...

Tutorperini

Senior Project Manager

Miami, FL

... Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, Minute Maid Park in Houston and multiple airport ... Reports to a Project Executive, or Business Unit Leader. Directly manages Project Managers ...

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)

$152K - $190K/yr

... rail corridor. The stations will allow connections up to 17 subway lines and 50 bus routes. The Assistant Vice President, Commercial Executive, reporting to the Vice President, Deputy Project ...

NCDOT

$63K - $111K/yr

... input on projects that may impact rail lines all acting independently with minimal management ... In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment ...

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Project Executive - Rail & Transit

New York, NY • On-site

SI Engineering PC
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$187K - $301K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee the successful construction and overall project delivery for various MTA C&D transit projects.

  • Manage the project team, including budget, schedule, and quality control.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact to the client on all project matters.

Job description

SI Engineering, P.C. (SIE) is a full-service consulting engineering firm based in downtown Manhattan providing services in civil, structural, transportation engineering, bridge & facility inspection, construction management & inspection and lighting design. We are engaged in local community improvement projects to large, high-profile, multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects with a strong reputation of delivering a wide range of projects for our clients in the public sector.
SIE is looking for a Project Executive - Rail/Transit to overseevarious MTA C&D transit projects. This position will be responsible for the successful construction and overall project delivery for the client and overall client satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
  • Overall management of large-scale multidisciplinary rail construction projects
  • Managing overall project team, including budget and schedule
  • Serve as primary point of contact to the client on all project matters
  • Overall responsibility for construction management
  • Responsible for overall project delivery and quality
  • Identifying and recommending candidates for the rail/transit team
  • Leading pursuits of rail/transit projects, serving as technical lead on key pursuits
  • Participate in strategic positioning for major regional project opportunities
Qualification & Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or similar
  • Licensed Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or Certified Construction Manager
  • 20+ years of experience in rail construction projects including stations, line structures, communications systems, and track work
  • Experience with MTA C&D (including NYCT, LIRR, MNR), Amtrak, NJ Transit, and PANYNJ
  • Experience with design-build projects
  • A demonstrated ability to cultivate new clients, identify opportunities, and win work
  • Strong relationships within the industry including within agency, consultant, and contractor community
  • Ability to take ownership and be accountable for projects and personnel
  • Excellent communication skills and work ethic
  • A demonstrated ability to independently lead and support business development and proposal activities
  • A demonstrated ability to evaluate the technical requirements of segments of the individual projects, outline the tasks, manpower and equipment requirements, establish fees, scope and project budgets and outline a project schedule
  • A demonstrated ability to administer all project general and technical data and reports to communicate verbally and in writing to all parties involved
Expected salary range is $187,200 - $301,600 annually. Actual compensation will be dependent on the individual's qualifications, skills, experience, and physical work location.
SI Engineering places a high value on employee wellness and wellbeing, which is reflected in our competitive benefits package:
  • 17 PTO Days per year, with an additional PTO day for every year after five years.
  • 10 Paid Holidays per year
  • 100% 401K Matching, up to 5% of employee income
  • A choice of two comprehensive health insurance plans
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Continuing Education assistance

SI Engineering, P.C. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and career advancement without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We are committed to creating a diverse, productive and healthful work environment.

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