Transit Engineering Senior Project Manager

About this role

Transit Engineering Senior Project Manager

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is seeking a Transit Engineering Senior Project Manager/Associate Vice President with 10+ years of experience in the design and management of transit and rail infrastructure projects. This position will be based in Dallas, Texas and will support both regional and nationwide transit and rail pursuits.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing multidisciplinary transit and rail projects, leading track and rail design efforts, developing client relationships, and supporting business development activities. The successful candidate should have experience working with transit agencies and rail clients such as Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Trinity Metro, Trinity Railway Express and BNSF Railway.

Location: Dallas, Texas

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Reports to: Vice President

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration(s): Professional Engineer in Texas (PE)

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

Duties:

Project Management & Technical Leadership

- Serve as Senior Project Manager for multidisciplinary transit and rail projects.
- Lead transit and rail design teams, including track/rail engineering efforts, plan production, and specification development.
- Oversee project execution to ensure quality, schedule adherence, scope compliance, and profitability.
- Prepare and manage:
- Proposal and contract documents
- Project work plans
- Quality management plans
- Risk management plans
- Project schedules
- Monitor project progress, including review of monthly invoices, budgets, and progress reports.
- Provide construction administration support and oversee project closeout activities.
- Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, subconsultants, railroads, and regulatory agencies.

Business Development & Client Management

• Support and lead targeted transit and rail pursuits in North Texas and nationwide.
• Develo...