Transit Engineering Senior Project Manager

Transit Engineering Senior Project Manager

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is seeking a Transit Engineering Senior Project Manager/Associate Vice President with 10+ years of experience in the design and management of transit and rail infrastructure projects. This position will be based in Dallas, Texas and will support both regional and nationwide transit and rail pursuits.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing multidisciplinary transit and rail projects, leading track and rail design efforts, developing client relationships, and supporting business development activities. The successful candidate should have experience working with transit agencies and rail clients such as Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Trinity Metro, Trinity Railway Express and BNSF Railway.

Location: Dallas, Texas

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Reports to: Vice President

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration(s): Professional Engineer in Texas (PE)

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

Duties:

Project Management & Technical Leadership

• Serve as Senior Project Manager for multidisciplinary transit and rail projects.
• Lead transit and rail design teams, including track/rail engineering efforts, plan production, and specification development.
• Oversee project execution to ensure quality, schedule adherence, scope compliance, and profitability.
• Prepare and manage:
  • Proposal and contract documents
  • Project work plans
  • Quality management plans
  • Risk management plans
  • Project schedules
• Monitor project progress, including review of monthly invoices, budgets, and progress reports.
• Provide construction administration support and oversee project closeout activities.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, subconsultants, railroads, and regulatory agencies.

Business Development & Client Management

• Support and lead targeted transit and rail pursuits in North Texas and nationwide.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with transit agencies, railroad clients, and industry partners.
• Identify opportunities, develop capture plans, and lead proposal and SOQ preparation efforts.
• Assist in the development and execution of project win strategies.
• Contribute toward office and Transportation Practice sales goals.

Leadership & Mentoring

• Mentor and develop junior engineers and production staff.
• Support staff development through training, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Promote collaboration and performance excellence within project teams.
• Participate in the growth strategy for the Transportation Practice transit/rail market sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertakes Project Manager responsibilities for major projects ($2.0+ million annual billing).
• Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
• Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
• Cultivates relationships with clients and holds strong relationships with clients.
• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process including weekly rhythm.
• Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and is responsible for assigned portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Actively engages and participates in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff.
• Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.

Role Competencies:

• Adaptable: Adjusting behaviors and plans to new circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Manages Time and Priorities: Maintaining focus on high priority work through thoughtful management of time and utilization of systems, tools and processes.
• Organizing Resources: Fostering thoughtful utilization of human and material resources to optimize success.
• Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Plans Effectively: Making plans for work to be accomplished in a timely manner and utilizing resources sparingly.
• Builds Relationships: Showing deep interest in others and intentionally developing rapport.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
• Professional Engineer in Texas (PE).
• 10+ years of experience in the design and management of transit and rail infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary transit and rail projects, leading track and rail design efforts, developing client relationships, and supporting business development activities.
• Experience working with transit agencies and rail clients such as Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Trinity Metro, Trinity Railway Express and BNSF Railway.

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Value Competencies

About Huitt-Zollars:

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
• Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

This position will office out of our Dallas, TX location in a 'Class A' office space including a state-of-the-art gym (no cost), covered parking, food court, and more.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.

Huitt-Zollars is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 60-300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.