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Senior Project Manager

$151k - $184k

Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is looking for professionals to join our ever-expanding Transportation team here in the New York City Metro Area. We are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager with experience in the New York City Metro Area for the rail transportation (NYCT, MNR, LIRR, PATH, Amtrak, NJ Transit) and infrastructure industry. The successful candidate is required to have a strong understanding of the construction industry in the New York City Metro Area and experience working on public agency projects.

The candidate will apply a comprehensive knowledge of various disciplines to be used during construction, as well as the methods and techniques to be utilized.The candidate must become thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of the project. In addition to construction supervision, the candidate is also responsible for field administration, procurement, and field engineering.

  • Provides and presents constructability reviews to client. Directs and reviews the overall planning of construction activities to identify critical milestones and priorities, including planning for work under outages and under railroad flagger protection
  • Determines and reviews budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule.Manages and reviews the assignment of workforce, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and to meet budget goals
  • Possesses an understanding of project risks and takes preventative action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project
  • Prepares and/or reviews cost and risk analyses and extra work claims for the client
  • Will be the primary client liaison and required to maintain a strong client relationship
  • Keeping the Construction Contractor compliant with the standard safety and quality assurance requirements of the client. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate



Candidate Specification:

  • A Bachelor's Degree or other appropriate degree required
  • Previous Construction Management and/or Resident Engineering experience working with public transportation agencies
  • Should have experience with rail infrastructure project
  • Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in the infrastructure and/or transit industry managing rail or transit projects
  • Professional Engineering License in New York State
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills


At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we'd still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let's explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

The expected salary for this position is$151,000 - $184,000.

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

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