Project Manager

About the Position

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Project Manager to lead the charge on transformative transit infrastructure projects. In this role, you’ll provide both strategic direction and technical oversight for the successful delivery of capital projects—focusing exclusively on transit systems, including rail and bus networks.

From initial planning through to final delivery, you’ll manage every aspect of the project lifecycle, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met while driving innovation and excellence. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to create transit solutions that are efficient, sustainable, and built for the future.

If you’re a transit-savvy leader with a proven track record of delivering complex projects that move people and communities forward—we want to hear from you.

This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in Washington, DC

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership through all stages of design, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Oversee schedule, scope, budget, and risk management activities for multiple task orders simultaneously.
• Collaborate with program and project controls staff to develop and track cost forecasts, schedules, and earned value metrics.
• Coordinate effectively with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and third-party stakeholders to keep projects aligned and on track.
• Prepare and deliver clear reporting materials, including status updates, risk logs, and resource forecasts.
• Support commissioning, operations readiness, and transition-to-maintenance planning.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable codes, environmental requirements, quality standards, and safety protocols.

Attributes

• Strong communicator with excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, with proven multi-tasking and time management abilities.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, fostering trust and accountability.
• Curious, proactive problem-solver committed to continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent combination of education/experience. 
• 5+ years' progressive experience in project management for heavy civil highways, roads, bridges, airports, or transit projects.
• Experience with alternative delivery contracts in PM/CM roles supporting owners.
• Proven experience coordinating a project management team and providing appropriate levels of support, coaching and influence. 
• Experience with industry standard project and construction management software (e.g., Primavera P6, TILOS, MS Project, Bluebeam, RSMeans, etc.) 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture.
• Experience with large programs ($500M+).
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), or Architect Registration (AIA).
• PE license.

Compensation Details

The salary range listed for this role is $155k-$180k/year ($74-$86/hour) final salary offered is based on multiple factors and is thoughtfully aligned with each candidate’s level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications/licenses that have been obtained, etc.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off 
• Paid Holidays 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Health Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent/Elder Care) 
• Long Term Disability Insurance 
• Short Term Disability Insurance 
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy 
• 401(k) Plan with Guaranteed Employer Contribution 
• Formal Car