Senior Project Manager - Rail and Transit

LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesCapabilitiesProject ManagementOffice SetupHybridJob ID#19079 Market Transportation At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and curious client-focused Project Manager to grow with our team.  The Buildings & Infrastructure Line of Business is a global network of employees, which serves both the private and public sector. Our employees work to shape the communities we live in by creating world-class projects that transform the future development patterns of those communities. We provide our clients award-winning planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build project delivery. The Jacobs business model allows us to successfully service our clients, leverage our integrated services, and provide our employees with growth opportunities while delivering global solutions to our client’s local programs.By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to manage multiple multi-discipline teams of employees, including: Architectural, MEP, Structural, Civil and others as required by the project or program. The position requires a level of technical expertise to successfully manage large complex programs and projects, both renovation and new construction.  Project scope may include rail and rail buildings, transit and transit buildings, operational, administrative, and training facilities, maintenance and industrial facilities, and mission critical facilities, among others.  The successful candidate will eventually be placed as program manager of a major rail and transit program with sites across the United States, consisting of many projects as described above under a single contract.When you join us, you'll be responsible for the following:•    This position is client facing, the PM will act as the company’s main point of contact for design coordination and construction administration with the client. •    The Senior Project Manager is responsible for design deliverables for design-bid-build projects (full plans, specifications, design analysis), design-build RFPs documents, engineering studies, feasibility reports and other engineering requirements. The position requires the ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, completed on time, within construction budget and in accordance with agreed scope.   •    Provides effective, skilled project management to help reduce the costs of delivering projects and adding value to Jacobs and the client by applying proven project management techniques.•    Responsible for construction phase services as required by the scope of work. This typically includes services performed in office environment such as coordinating Jacobs’ responses to RFIs, shop drawing reviews, and construction modification documents.•    The Senior Project Manager leads the design team in the development of project documents by providing overall direction to the team, and coordinates with external project stakeholders, internal team members and subcontractors.•    Functions as a team leader for assigned projects serving as the primary point of contact with the client Responsible for project deliverables that are compliant with the Scope of Work and all project requirements.  •    Responsible for the overall quality of the project documents and adherence with Jacobs Quality Program. Manages and enhances project quality by providing ideas and guidance to the team aimed at improving the effectiveness of their role and project delivery in general.•    Assesses project requirements and develops and implements a sound project management approach to meet the needs of the project and client. •    Responsible for initial development of the project fee proposal and coordination with discipline directors and design leads for specific budget input and plays a prominent role in fee negotiations with the client. •    Facilitates the creation of communication plans, ensuring that appropriate information is exchanged among key stakeholders, and conducts status review meetings among project team members and clients through project execution.•    Determines, monitors and reviews internal costs, operational budgets, schedules and staffing requirements for project teams•    Plans, organizes and staffs key design positions for the project working with the Director of Projects and Operations Managers.•    Mentors and trains team members in project management methods, procedures and activities Here's what you'll need •    Bachelor’s in Engineering, Architecture, or Architectural Engineering.•    Substantial experience as a Project Manager or Project Architect with rail and transit building types including all phases of design and construction administration.•    Strong working knowledge of design and construction, building systems/components and technology, rail design criteria, Federal Design Criteria (e.g., Uniform Facilities Criteria), contract management, project delivery methods, team- building and client relationship building. Ideally, you’ll also have:•    Professional Registration (P.E.) or Registered Architect (RA) is preferred, PMI Certification will be considered.•    Demonstrated design and project management experience within Federal and/or DOD markets  Posted Salary Range: Minimum 167,500.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 253,030.00 At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other. Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.The base salary range for this position is $167,500.00 to $253,030.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Locations CityStateCountryPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUnited States