Senior Project Manager- Transit & Rail

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Project Manager, Transit & Rail | Hybrid | New York City, NY 

VHB is has an exciting opening for a Senior Project Manager to join our growing Transit & Rail team in New York City! This Senior Project Manager will focus on managing the design and delivery of complex transit rail projects in the NY Metro area, working closely with a variety of public- and private-sector stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the design of transit rail projects in the NY Metro area as an individual contributor project manager.
• Administer the design phase of projects from budgeting and scheduling through procurement.
• Coordinate construction phase services for both design-build and design-bid-build projects.
• Work closely with clients, contractors, and project partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage and support project types including:
  • Design-Build
  • Development of Bridging Documents
  • Design-Bid-Build
• Respond to client-issued RFQs and RFPs and provide guidance to marketing teams for Transit & Rail pursuits.
• Serve as pursuit manager on proposals for NY Metro Transit Rail clients.
• Assist with pursuit strategy and overall client approach to help grow VHB’s Transit & Rail practice in the region.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in civil engineering, 11-15+ years of experience in a design-focused project management role on transit or rail projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with NY Metro rail agencies:
  • MTA
  • Port Authority of NY & NJ
  • NJ Transit

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New York City is $160,000-190,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

Building what’s next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you’ll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.  

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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