Description
The Transit and Rail System Delivery and Growth Leader is responsible for leading the successful delivery of passenger rail programs and projects while driving strategic growth, market expansion, and client engagement.
This executive-level position will play a pivotal role in building, leading, and managing the rail and transit discipline. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects and providing technical expertise in transit and rail systems.
Responsibilities:
- Collaboration with multi-discipline teams, overseeing a diverse range of projects, including large transit programs.
- Lead and oversee transit and rail systems projects, ensuring successful delivery and compliance with industry standards.
- Drive market growth strategies for transit and rail systems services.
- Champion operational excellence, talent development, succession planning, and team engagement.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to drive business development efforts in the rail and transit sector.
- Foster and maintain strong relationships with key clients, transit agencies, and stakeholders.
- Mentor and manage project teams, ensuring high performance and professional development of staff.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with company goals.
- Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and advancements in transit and rail systems.
- Take the lead in coordinating business development and client engagement activities.
- Provide strong leadership to the rail and transit discipline team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Oversee the planning, design, and execution of rail and transit projects from concept to completion.
- Serve as the subject matter expert in transit and rail systems.
Requirements:
- 15+ years in transit and rail systems with a proven record in project management.
- Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in civil engineering, Systems Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience working with transit agencies and organizations at a national level.
- Ability to travel as needed for client meetings and project oversight.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) License.
- In-depth knowledge of multi-modal transportation design standards and regulations.
- Experience in business development and proposal preparation.
- Design Build experience.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Retirement savings.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $295,000 - $330,000