Location: New York , New York
Job Description
At Resource Options (ROI), we understand the biggest asset of any company is its' people. We are looking for people like us who take pride in their work, are good team players, are professional, and know how to put in an honest day’s work. If you share these values, we would enjoy meeting you. Come join our team!
We are collaborating with a highly regarded and expanding multi-disciplinary engineering firm in the NYC area to find an experienced rail/transit Project Manager to join their transportation division. The Project Manager will oversee projects throughout all phases, from design to procurement, construction, and closeout. This role involves managing resources, addressing risks, and ensuring that project goals related to schedule, budget, quality, and safety are achieved.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage full project lifecycle for public infrastructure projects.
- Become thoroughly familiar with project plans, specifications, budgets, schedules, and policies.
- Serve as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams.
- Lead the preparation and execution of the Project Management Plan (PMP).
- Chair project meetings and coordinate technical disciplines.
- Support clients with scope development, procurement, and contract negotiations.
- Monitor safety, environmental compliance, and quality control.
- Oversee change orders, claims management, and budget forecasting.
- Supervise, coach, and mentor project team members.
- Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders.
- Manage interagency coordination with utilities and public stakeholders.
- Lead junior staff, including training and performance evaluations.
- Facilitate risk workshops and value engineering sessions.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience managing infrastructure or transit/rail projects (MTA, NYCT, LIRR, AMTRAK, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience managing infrastructure projects exceeding $25M
- Strong negotiation and contract administration skills
- Experience with union labor, MWBE/SBE participation, and agency procedures
- Familiarity with FTA, FRA, or FHWA compliance
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
- PE or CCM certification preferred
- OSHA 30 Certification required
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Benefits and Pay-Range:
- 160k-220k salary range (commensurate with experience)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and continuing education support
Now in our 27th year of operation, ROI partners with professionals in the Design, Construction and Environmental industries to help them identify great opportunities within their area of expertise. With offices throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, ROI seeks candidates interested in rewarding opportunities with companies serving the natural and built environments. Representative positions include carpenters, electricians, laborers, pipefitters, plumbers, OSHA 40 technicians, CDL drivers, lab pack chemists, HEO’s, w/ww operators, analytical chemists, environmental scientists, EH&S professionals, land surveyors, M/E/P, civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, architects and interior designers, project managers, estimators, superintendents, OPM representatives and more.
ROI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
ROI intends to provide a safe and drug-free work environment for our employees and our clients; as such you may be required to take a pre-employment drug screen before beginning employment.
