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Project Management Director - NYM Transit Rail Design

New York, NY, usFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-11
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead design-build transit rail projects in the NY Metro area, managing multi-discipline design teams, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder alignment to ensure successful delivery.

Role type

Senior Project Management Director (Design-Build)

Builds

Transit rail infrastructure projects (Design-Build and Bridging Documents)

Domain

Transportation / Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

Required skills

Project management, budget forecasting, schedule management, contract administration, risk management, stakeholder management, regulatory compliance, team leadership, strategic planning

Preferred skills

Experience with NY metro rail agencies (MTA, PANYNJ, NJ Transit), Design Project Management experience

Technologies

Project management tools, design software, financial modeling tools

Responsibilities

Fulfill role of Project Director for multiple design-build transit rail projects; Assist PM team to manage multi-discipline design teams; Lead pursuit phase of design-build procurements; Develop strategies for teaming with local NYC contractors; Oversee project budgets and financial forecasting; Manage project schedules and milestone completion; Resolve complex issues with stakeholders; Coordinate with clients and partners; Manage contract administration and vendor performance; Develop risk management strategies; Lead and mentor project team members; Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; Prepare project reports for senior leadership.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & hands-on management