Project Director

Position: Project Director (Rail Transit & NYCT) Location: Forest Hills, NY Remote Status: On-Site Job Id: 1511-790-2026 # of Openings: 1 Tectonic is actively seeking an experienced, full‑time Project Director for upcoming large Rail & Transit projects (for clients including NYC Transit, Metro North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, Staten Island Railway, MTA Bus, etc.), as well as for upcoming NJ Transit and Amtrak projects! This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, and opportunities to work on challenging and exciting projects. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Managing the scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality of large-scale and/or bundled packages of rail transit construction and design‑build projects from commencement to completion; Coordinating and scheduling construction oversight, design compliance, engineering and inspection services, maintaining client and subcontractor relationships, and generating and maintaining project status reports; Reviewing and commenting on design documents, including performing constructability reviews; reviewing and approving reports and construction‑phase documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, building codes, and all other related regulations and applicable industry standards; Overseeing and managing the project team, responsible for overall project delivery; Serve as primary point of contact to the client on all project‑related matters; Visiting the project site as needed; Any other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Must have over 10 years of relevant management and project leadership experience managing large‑scale projects and associated staff; any other suitable combination of education, training or experience will be considered; Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Business Management is required; Valid PE License, RA License, CCM Certification, or PMP Certification is highly preferred; Must have experience with, executing design‑build and/or construction projects within an operating rail transit system, including general knowledge of rail transit operations; Must have an understanding of the fundamentals of rail industry codes, standards, and requirements, with the ability to comprehend construction plans and documents; Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; with outstanding interpersonal skills; Must be detail‑oriented, with the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment; Must be willing to work nights and weekends as needed; May also require a valid, clean driver's license and personal vehicle to travel to project site as needed. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is frequently required to assume a stationary position, handle, inspect, and/or feel documents, materials and/or equipment relevant to the job and communicate about same. The employee will also need to process manual and/or computer generated reports, and will be required to communicate via the Corporate e‑mail and telephone systems. They are also regularly required to move around on the job‑site, including ascending or descending on the landscape or on a ladder, and positioning themselves appropriately to access necessary testing materials and equipment; they are sometimes required to do so in hazardous conditions, such as in rain or snow. Rail Transit job‑sites will often consist of hazards associated with an operating rail transit system, including but not limited to: trains traveling at high rates of speed adjacent to the work area, electrified third rail or catenary wire, stone ballast walking surfaces, track systems including running rail, concrete or creosote‑soaked timber ties, and uneven ballast surfaces. In accordance with the level of visual detail required for this position, close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required for this position in order to detect non‑conformities. The employee will also communicate with colleagues, supervisors and clients utilizing Corporate and client e‑mail and telephone systems. Employees may also be required to undergo substance abuse testing in accordance with project requirements, US DOT Regulations, and/or Company policy. The employee may occasionally be required to operate a computer, as well as other related office machinery, such as calculators, printers, and copy machines. This position also may require the regular operation of a motor‑vehicle, which may require remaining stationary for extended periods of time. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE Opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and career advancement Tuition reimbursement to advance education Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days Company‑observed, paid holidays 401(k) retirement plan with profit‑sharing opportunities Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and life coverage High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and dependent care Commuter benefits for public transportation costs Short and long‑term disability coverage Employee Assistance Program PAY RANGE Pay Range: $150,000 - $225,000 / year EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Tectonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Tectonic participates in USCIS E‑Verify to verify employment authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr