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Rail Project Director Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$230K - $360K/yr

Your impact We are seeking a Senior Project Director - Rail Transit to join our team of dedicated professionals and help deliver transformative infrastructure projects that shape the future of ...

Project Director - Rail Transit

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$250K - $300K/yr

Role Description Arcadis seeks a results-driven Project Director - Rail Transit to join our Los Angeles team of dedicated professionals. Step into a high-impact leadership role where your expertise ...

Could you be the full-time onsite Project Director (Rail Systems) in Miami, FL, US we're looking for? Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your extensive project management and ...

Could you be the full-time Project Director (Rail Systems) in Pittsburgh, PA , US we're looking for? Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your extensive project management and ...

Could you be the full-time Project Director (Rail Systems) in Pittsburgh, PA , US we're looking for? Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your extensive project management and ...

Could you be the full-time Project Director (Rail Systems) in Pittsburgh, PA , US we're looking for? Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your extensive project management and ...

Project Director - Rail Transit

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$250K - $300K/yr

Arcadis seeks a results-driven Project Director - Rail Transit to join our Los Angeles team of dedicated professionals. Step into a high-impact leadership role where your expertise will directly ...

Project Director - Rail Transit

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$250K - $300K/yr

Arcadis seeks a results-driven Project Director - Rail Transit to join our Los Angeles team of dedicated professionals. Step into a high-impact leadership role where your expertise will directly ...

Arcadis seeks a results-driven Project Director - Rail Transit to join our Los Angeles team of dedicated professionals. Step into a high-impact leadership role where your expertise will directly ...

Project Director - Rail Transit

Riverside, CA ยท On-site

$250K - $300K/yr

Arcadis seeks a results-driven Project Director - Rail Transit to join our Los Angeles team of dedicated professionals. Step into a high-impact leadership role where your expertise will directly ...

Act as Project Director, Project Leader and/or Design Manager on complex assignments. * Build and maintain trusted relationships with key rail clients and industry partners. * Lead strategic pursuits ...

Direct multidisciplinary project teams, providing leadership, technical guidance, and mentoring to ... Experience working with major rail and transit agencies such as MBTA, MassDOT, Amtrak, Keolis, or ...

Direct multidisciplinary project teams, providing leadership, technical guidance, and mentoring to ... Experience working with major rail and transit agencies such as MBTA, MassDOT, Amtrak, Keolis, or ...

Direct multidisciplinary project teams, providing leadership, technical guidance, and mentoring to ... Experience working with major rail and transit agencies such as MBTA, MassDOT, Amtrak, Keolis, or ...

Knowledge of various rail modes such as Commuter Rail, Light Rail, and / or Streetcar preferred ... Experience working as Project Director/ Manager and / or on pursuits preferred * Management ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for rail project director in the United States is $109,563.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,000.00 and $144,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Rail Project Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,563 per year, or $52.7 per hour.

Senior Project Director - Rail Transit

Los Angeles, CA โ€ข On-site

$230K - $360K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Oversee complex rail transit projects from design through commissioning to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

  • Establish project priorities, forecast resource needs, and provide technical and quality oversight throughout project execution.

  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients to support project success and business development.


Job description

Your impact

We are seeking a Senior Project Director โ€“ Rail Transit to join our team of dedicated professionals and help deliver transformative infrastructure projects that shape the future of transportation. In this leadership role, you will oversee complex rail transit projects spanning design, installation, testing, and commissioning activities, while ensuring successful delivery on scope, schedule, budget, and qualityobjectives.

As a Project Director, you willbe responsible forestablishingproject priorities, forecasting resource needs, providing technical and quality oversight, and building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients. This role offers the opportunity todemonstratestrategic leadership, business acumen, and technicalexpertisewhile guiding multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project execution.

At Jacobs, one of your most important responsibilities will be to help foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, strengthen collaboration, and create better outcomes for our clients and communities. By embracing inclusion every day,youโ€™llhelp build an environment where people can thrive and deliver their best work.

Together, weโ€™ll support your growth and help you pursue meaningful work that makes a lasting impactโ€”both locally and globally. If you're looking to join a company that is invested in your success and committed to shaping the future, we encourage you to explore Jacobs.

Hereโ€™s what you'll need
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in California
  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible project management experience, including planning, budgeting, execution, and successful project delivery.
  • Extensive knowledge of the rail transit industry, including rail track, high speed rail , rail signaling, and/or rail grade crossing design and construction.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple rail or railroad projects simultaneously within a complex operating environment.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience working in a dynamic matrix organization, collaborating with regional and local leadership teams, and supporting business development, marketing, and project delivery efforts.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $230,000.00 to $360,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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