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Senior LRT/Rail Project Manager / Vice President

STV is seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Senior Rail Project Manager to join our team in one of our New York, Connecticut, or New Jersey offices.

The LRT Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering light rail transit projects from initiation through design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning. The role oversees multidisciplinary teams, manages client and stakeholder relationships, and ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

This individual will play a critical leadership role in delivering complex rail projects while also supporting business growth across the Rail sector. The ideal candidate is a strategic, client-focused leader with a proven ability to manage large-scale infrastructure programs, cultivate client relationships, and identify new opportunities that strengthen STV's position in the market.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of rail projects, ensuring performance in scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project management plans, including execution strategies, staffing plans, and delivery frameworks.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment, accountability, and high performance across all project functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage project financials, including budget development, cost control, revenue forecasting, and cash flow performance.

• Monitor resource utilization and staffing needs, aligning manpower plans with project demands and financial targets.
• Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact and ensure successful delivery.
• Uphold STV's quality standards by implementing effective QA/QC processes and continuous performance monitoring.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key rail clients, positioning STV as a trusted advisor.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to strategic growth within the Rail market.
• Lead or support proposal development, contract negotiations, and pursuit strategies.

Industry Leadership & Networking

• Represent STV at industry events, conferences, and professional forums to enhance visibility and strengthen industry presence.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing insight into rail trends, technologies, and regulatory developments.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with internal teams across engineering, planning, business development, and marketing to drive integrated growth strategies.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement by incorporating industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• PE license New York preferred
• 15+ years of experience in rail project management, including a strong track record of delivering complex projects and supporting business development.
• Deep technical knowledge of rail systems, engineering principles, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong business acumen with experience identifying and capturing new opportunities within the rail sector.
• Proven experience in proposal development, bid management, and contract negotiation.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a results-driven mindset.
• Willingness to travel as required for client engagements and project needs.
• PMP certification is strongly preferred.

Compensation Range:

STV offers the following benefits Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) Paid Holidays (9 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.