Project Manager

Ontario, CA, 1500 Auto Center Dr., Ontario, California, United States of America Job Description Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM Come shape the future of American travel by joining the Brightline West team. We are working to reimagine greener, better, and faster train travel! After Brightline Florida completed the first passenger rail system connecting Miami and Orlando, Brightline West was formed to connect Las Vegas and Southern California through the nation’s first true high-speed, electric passenger rail system. Reaching speeds of more than 186 miles per hour, this 218-mile high-speed rail service will take passengers from Las Vegas to the Greater Los Angeles area twice as fast as the normal drive time. We are looking for talented individuals to join Brightline West, who share our pioneering mindset for building something that’s the first of its kind and have a bright vision for redefining the future of American travel. SUMMARY We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Brightline West team for assigned responsibilities at our Victor Valley and related Site Development. This individual will be responsible for delivering on all aspects of the project's Design Builder’s completion of the construction documents, with a primary focus on budget, schedule, and quality. Management responsibilities include but are not limited to architecture, structural, MEPF, interiors, signage, furnishings, lighting, civil and landscaping, etc. This role reports to the Project Director and entails overseeing all on-site project activities, including work performed by direct contractors, their subcontractors, and other third parties, and managing 3-5 direct reports. The on-site duties include coordinating with internal colleagues on various project scopes and maintaining regular progress reports for senior management, Brightline West executives, Federal Rail Administration (FRA) Grant Administrators, Third-Party oversight, and local public agencies. This person will initially be assigned to the Brightline West offices in Ontario. Once the site(s) are mobilized, this person will shift their work location to on-site offices. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Closely manage project budgets along with commitments, known cost exposures, and potential risks. Report daily & weekly on project status to the Project Director & Senior VP of Development & Design. Prepare weekly reports on all aspects of the projects and assist in developing monthly reports for the Brightline West Executive team. Working with the Project Director, assisting in developing the remaining RFPs for 3rd Party Plan Review, Special Inspection, and Materials Testing along with other Environmental Monitoring and QA/QC items. Coordinate management of 3rd party plan reviewer/site inspector agency and Construction Material testing agent with Design-Builder. Assist the selected Design-Builder(s) through the process of completing the design along with document approvals & permitting. Fast-tracking of packages and Enabling/Early Works packages are anticipated to be required on some if not all projects. Track compliance of selected Design-Builder to Project Labor Agreements required to be finalized for each Project. Review/comments/recommendation of approval of monthly Design-Build pay applications. Monitor contractor’s safety and reporting requirements for OCIP and other agencies. Monitor Design-Builder Compliance with all aspects of FRA Grant reporting including but not limited to - adherence to Buy America and meeting or exceeding Small Business (SBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) percentages of participation on the Project. Work with the Brightline West team and outside consultants to develop detailed budgets for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) and develop/implement a procurement strategy, including installation. Review and approve consultant and vendor invoices, maintain project filings, and record systems. Monitor contractor submittals, RFIs, and the consultant team responses, with a focus on responses being timely and consistent with cost and schedule. REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Architecture, Construction, Engineering, or a similar field. Applicable Project Management experience will be considered in lieu of the formal degree. Minimum 8-12 years’ experience in managing complex construction projects related to progressively increased responsibility in supervision and project management of both internal and external resources. Proven capability and direct experience managing complex projects over $ 30M, or multiple projects at $50M+ concurrently, including overall responsibility for quality, safety, schedule, and budget. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 and Project Management software systems (Aconex). Ability to guide the development, interpretation, and enforcement of contract documents (agreement forms, drawings, specifications, and schedules). Ability to source, bid, and negotiate agreements for remaining design or 3rd Party Inspection firms. Ability to manage/negotiate the construction bid/award process and subsequent change order process with contractors, specifically as it relates to the incorporation of the bid alternates and value engineering assumption from the bid/award process into an updated and fully coordinated set of documents for construction. Ability to present and report to Brightline West Executives and outside agencies. Prior work experience in transportation facilities with an understanding of Buy America requirements per the Federal Rail Administration is a plus. Brightline West offers a competitive salary and robust benefits package for full-time positions. The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $175,000. Actual salaries will vary based on experience, education, budget, project, and location. NOTE: JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. DXE Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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