Project Manager-Systems Rail Transportation bei San Mateo County Transit District, CA

• Manage the scope, schedule, and budget for Caltrain System’s projects.

• Support project lifecycle phases (planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

• Act as a liaison with assigned project engineers and consultants to ensure compliance with standards.

• Coordinate with stakeholders to address project-specific objectives and deliverables.

• Provide day-to-day oversight and directives for consultants, engineers, and construction teams.

Examples of Essential Duties: 

• Manage the projects with all aspects of project delivery, including developing the scope, prepare cost estimates, schedule, and budget management.

• Prepare reports and presentations for management, stakeholders, and governing boards.

• Collaborate with project engineers and consultants to ensure compliance with Caltrain’s technical standards.

• Resolve project issues, including contract negotiations and coordination with external partners.

• Monitor project progress and prepare updates for Management to ensure alignment with project goals.

• Negotiate and resolve project issues.

• Track project progress against established schedules and budgets, identifying and reporting potential delays or cost overruns.

• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Engineering, Computer Science or related field.

• Four (4) years full-time experience in project management of technology or systems projects such as Information Technology, Control, Mechanical, Electrical, or Communication systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in public transportation or transit project management.

• Possess strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Experience working in or with a public agency.

• Possess strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

• A valid California Drivers’ license is required and a safe driving record or the ability to obtain one in six months.

• This position requires your ability to be onsite.